CVE-2006-2162: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed May 03 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios Plugins | <=1.3 | |
| Nagios Plugins | <=2.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_id=10297806&forum_id=7890
- http://www.nagios.org/development/changelog.php
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-07.xml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17879
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19991
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19998
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20013
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1072
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_05_19.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20247
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1662
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26253
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/282-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2162?
CVE-2006-2162 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2162?
To fix CVE-2006-2162, you should upgrade Nagios to version 1.4 or later for the 1.x series or 2.3 or later for the 2.x series.
Which versions of Nagios are affected by CVE-2006-2162?
CVE-2006-2162 affects Nagios versions prior to 1.4 in the 1.x series and prior to 2.3 in the 2.x series.
What types of attacks are enabled by CVE-2006-2162?
CVE-2006-2162 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through the manipulation of the HTTP Content-Length header.
Is CVE-2006-2162 exploitable over the internet?
Yes, CVE-2006-2162 is exploitable over the internet if the vulnerable Nagios application is accessible to remote attackers.
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