CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-1652: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Apr 06 2006(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in (a) UltraVNC (aka Ultr@VNC) 1.0.1 and earlier and (b) tabbed_viewer 1.29 (1) allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious server that sends a long string to a client that connects on TCP port 5900, which triggers an overflow in Log::ReallyPrint; and (2) allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (server crash) via a long HTTP GET request to TCP port 5800, which triggers an overflow in VNCLog::ReallyPrint.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
UltraVNC VNC Viewer=1.29
UltraVNC VNC Viewer=1.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-1652?

    CVE-2006-1652 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-1652?

    To fix CVE-2006-1652, update UltraVNC to version 1.0.2 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-1652?

    CVE-2006-1652 affects UltraVNC version 1.0.1 and earlier, as well as tabbed_viewer version 1.29.

  • What kind of attack is possible due to CVE-2006-1652?

    CVE-2006-1652 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending malicious data to vulnerable clients.

  • Why is CVE-2006-1652 particularly concerning for users?

    CVE-2006-1652 is concerning because it can be exploited by remote attackers, compromising user systems with minimal user interaction required.

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