CVE-2006-4181: Critical severity GNU radius vulnerability
Published Nov 28, 2006
·Updated
Format string vulnerability in the sqllog function in the SQL accounting code for radiusd in GNU Radius 1.2 and 1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
2 affected components
GNU radius=1.2
GNU radius=1.3
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Nov 28, 2006
CVE Published
02:07 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-4181?
CVE-2006-4181 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-4181?
To mitigate CVE-2006-4181, upgrade to a version of GNU Radius later than 1.3 that includes patches for this vulnerability.
3
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2006-4181?
CVE-2006-4181 affects GNU Radius versions 1.2 and 1.3.
4
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2006-4181?
CVE-2006-4181 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.
5
Is there a public exploit for CVE-2006-4181?
Yes, there are reports indicating potential public exploits for CVE-2006-4181 that leverage the format string vulnerability.