CVE-2006-2391: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 16 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in EMC Retrospect Client 5.1 through 7.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted packet to port 497.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| EMC Dantz Retrospect | =7.0 | |
| EMC Dantz Retrospect | =6.5 | |
| EMC Dantz Retrospect | =5.1 | |
| EMC Dantz Retrospect | =7.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17948
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20080
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/186944
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016063
- http://www.acrossecurity.com/aspr/ASPR-2006-05-17-1-PUB.txt
- http://kb.dantz.com/display/2n/articleDirect/index.asp?aid=9511
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18064
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016136
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1766
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26380
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434726/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2391?
CVE-2006-2391 is considered high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2391?
To fix CVE-2006-2391, update the EMC Retrospect Client to version 7.6 or later.
Which versions of EMC Retrospect Client are affected by CVE-2006-2391?
CVE-2006-2391 affects EMC Retrospect Client versions 5.1, 6.5, 7.0, and 7.5.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2006-2391?
Exploiting CVE-2006-2391 can lead to a denial of service, causing the client to crash, and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Where does the flaw in CVE-2006-2391 occur?
The flaw in CVE-2006-2391 occurs due to a buffer overflow vulnerability when processing a crafted packet sent to port 497.
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