CVE-2006-5271
First published: Thu Jul 12 2007(Updated: )
Integer underflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator 3.5 through 3.6.1, ProtectionPilot 1.1.1 and 1.5, and Common Management Agent (CMA) 3.6.0.453 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted UDP packet, which causes stack corruption.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| McAfee E-Business Server | =3.5 | |
| McAfee E-Business Server | =3.6.1 | |
| McAfee ProtectionPilot | =1.1.1 | |
| McAfee ProtectionPilot | =1.1.1-p3 | |
| McAfee ProtectionPilot | =1.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/threats/269.html
- https://knowledge.mcafee.com/article/761/613364_f.SAL_Public.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26029
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24863
- http://www.osvdb.org/36098
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018363
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2498
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31162
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5271?
CVE-2006-5271 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5271?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5271, upgrade to the latest versions of the affected McAfee software, which have addressed this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5271?
CVE-2006-5271 affects McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator versions 3.5 to 3.6.1 and ProtectionPilot versions 1.1.1 to 1.5.0.
What type of attack can exploit CVE-2006-5271?
CVE-2006-5271 can be exploited through crafted UDP packets that lead to stack corruption.
Who discovered CVE-2006-5271?
The details regarding the discovery of CVE-2006-5271 have not been disclosed in the references available.
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