CVE-2006-5156: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Oct 03 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator before 3.5.0.720 and ProtectionPilot before 1.1.1.126 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request to /spipe/pkg/ with a long source header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator | =3.0 | |
| McAfee ProtectionPilot | =1.1.1 | |
| McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator | =3.0-sp2a | |
| McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator | =3.5.0 | |
| =3.0 | ||
| =3.0-sp2a | ||
| =3.5.0 | ||
| =1.1.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.remote-exploit.org/advisories/mcafee-epo.pdf
- http://download.nai.com/products/patches/ePO/v3.5/EPO3506.txt
- http://download.nai.com/products/patches/protectionpilot/v1.1.1/PRP1113.txt
- http://knowledge.mcafee.com/SupportSite/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=8611438&sliceId=SAL_Public&dialogID=2997768&stateId=0%200%202995803
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20288
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22222
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/049803.html
- http://knowledge.mcafee.com/article/365/8611438_f.SAL_Public.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/842452
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016970
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016971
- http://www.osvdb.org/29421
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3861
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29307
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5156?
CVE-2006-5156 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5156?
To fix CVE-2006-5156, upgrade to ePolicy Orchestrator version 3.5.0.720 or later and ProtectionPilot version 1.1.1.126 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5156?
CVE-2006-5156 affects McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator versions prior to 3.5.0.720 and ProtectionPilot versions prior to 1.1.1.126.
What kind of attack is possible with CVE-2006-5156?
CVE-2006-5156 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted request.
When was CVE-2006-5156 disclosed?
CVE-2006-5156 was disclosed in 2006.
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