CVE-2006-2162: Buffer Overflow

Published May 3, 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.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Nagios nagios<=1.3
Nagios nagios<=2.2

Event History

May 3, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2162?

CVE-2006-2162 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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