CVE-2006-5272: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 12, 2007
·
Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow 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 ping packet.

Affected Software

6 affected components
McAfee ProtectionPilot=1.5.0
McAfee ProtectionPilot=1.1.1-p3
McAfee ProtectionPilot=1.1.1
McAfee E-Business Server=3.6.1
McAfee E-Business Server=3.5
McAfee Common Management Agent<=3.6.0.453

Event History

Jul 12, 2007
CVE Published
12:30 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5272?

CVE-2006-5272 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5272?

To address CVE-2006-5272, you should upgrade to the latest versions of McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, ProtectionPilot, and the Common Management Agent.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5272?

CVE-2006-5272 impacts McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator versions 3.5 to 3.6.1, ProtectionPilot versions 1.1.1 and 1.5, and Common Management Agent versions prior to 3.6.0.454.

4

What kinds of attacks can CVE-2006-5272 enable?

CVE-2006-5272 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending specially crafted ping packets.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-5272?

While upgrading is the recommended solution for CVE-2006-5272, temporarily restricting network access to the affected applications may reduce exposure.

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