What is the severity of CVE-2006-1936?

CVE-2006-1936 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1936?

To fix CVE-2006-1936, update Ethereal to version 0.10.15 or later, which resolves the buffer overflow vulnerability.

CVE-2006-1936 affects users of Ethereal versions 0.8.5 through 0.10.14.

CVE-2006-1936 can be exploited by remote attackers sending specially crafted packets to the telnet dissector.

As of now, there have been reports of active exploitation of CVE-2006-1936 in the wild.

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

25/4/2006

14/2/2024

First published: Tue Apr 25 2006(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Ethereal 0.8.5 up to 0.10.14 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the telnet dissector.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1936?
CVE-2006-1936 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1936?
To fix CVE-2006-1936, update Ethereal to version 0.10.15 or later, which resolves the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1936?
CVE-2006-1936 affects users of Ethereal versions 0.8.5 through 0.10.14.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-1936?
CVE-2006-1936 can be exploited by remote attackers sending specially crafted packets to the telnet dissector.
Is CVE-2006-1936 being actively exploited?
As of now, there have been reports of active exploitation of CVE-2006-1936 in the wild.