What is the severity of CVE-2006-3491?

CVE-2006-3491 has been classified as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3491?

To mitigate CVE-2006-3491, you should upgrade to a version of Kaillera Server that is later than 0.86.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-3491?

The potential impacts of CVE-2006-3491 include unauthorized access and control over the vulnerable system.

Which versions of Kaillera are affected by CVE-2006-3491?

CVE-2006-3491 affects Kaillera Server versions 0.86 and earlier.

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2006-3491?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2006-3491 by sending a specially crafted long nickname to the Kaillera Server.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2006-3491

high

7.5

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

10/7/2006

7/8/2024

CVE-2006-3491: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jul 10 2006(Updated: )

Stack-based buffer overflow in Kaillera Server 0.86 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Christophe Thibault Kaillera	<=0.86

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3491?
CVE-2006-3491 has been classified as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3491?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3491, you should upgrade to a version of Kaillera Server that is later than 0.86.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-3491?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-3491 include unauthorized access and control over the vulnerable system.
Which versions of Kaillera are affected by CVE-2006-3491?
CVE-2006-3491 affects Kaillera Server versions 0.86 and earlier.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2006-3491?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2006-3491 by sending a specially crafted long nickname to the Kaillera Server.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3491?
CVE-2006-3491 has been classified as high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3491?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3491, you should upgrade to a version of Kaillera Server that is later than 0.86.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-3491?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-3491 include unauthorized access and control over the vulnerable system.
Which versions of Kaillera are affected by CVE-2006-3491?
CVE-2006-3491 affects Kaillera Server versions 0.86 and earlier.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2006-3491?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2006-3491 by sending a specially crafted long nickname to the Kaillera Server.