CVE-2006-5278: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jul 15 2007(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the Real-Time Information Server (RIS) Data Collector service (RisDC.exe) in Cisco Unified Communications Manager (CUCM, formerly CallManager) before 20070711 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, resulting in a heap-based buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Cisco CallManager Express | =5.0 | |
| Cisco CallManager Express | >=3.3<=3.3\(5\)sr2 | |
| Cisco CallManager Express | >=4.1<=4.1\(3\)sr4 | |
| Cisco CallManager Express | >=4.2<=4.2\(3\)sr1 | |
| Cisco Unified Communications Manager | >=4.3<=4.3\(1\) | |
| Cisco CallManager Express | >=5.1<=5.1\(2\) |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://www.iss.net/threats/271.html
- http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20070711-cucm.shtml
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24868
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1018369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26043
- http://www.osvdb.org/36121
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2512
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19057
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5278?
CVE-2006-5278 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to potential remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5278?
To fix CVE-2006-5278, upgrade Cisco Unified Communications Manager to a version that addresses this integer overflow vulnerability.
What kind of attacks are possible due to CVE-2006-5278?
CVE-2006-5278 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code through crafted packets, potentially compromising the entire system.
Which versions of Cisco Unified Communications Manager are affected by CVE-2006-5278?
CVE-2006-5278 affects Cisco Unified Communications Manager versions before 20070711 including 3.3, 4.1, 4.2, and 5.1.
How can I determine if I am vulnerable to CVE-2006-5278?
To determine vulnerability to CVE-2006-5278, check if your version of Cisco Unified Communications Manager is older than the fixed release date of 20070711.
- agent/references
- agent/type
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/remedy
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/source
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/cisco
- canonical/cisco callmanager express
- version/cisco callmanager express/5.0
- version/cisco callmanager express/3.3
- version/cisco callmanager express/3.3\(5\)sr2
- version/cisco callmanager express/4.1
- version/cisco callmanager express/4.1\(3\)sr4
- version/cisco callmanager express/4.2
- version/cisco callmanager express/4.2\(3\)sr1
- canonical/cisco unified communications manager
- version/cisco unified communications manager/4.3
- version/cisco unified communications manager/4.3\(1\)
- version/cisco callmanager express/5.1
- version/cisco callmanager express/5.1\(2\)