CVE-2006-5271: High severity mcafee protectionpilot vulnerability
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.
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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.