CVE-2006-5819: Critical severity Verity Ultraseek vulnerability

Published Nov 18, 2006
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Updated

Verity Ultraseek before 5.7 allows remote attackers to use the server as a proxy for web attacks and host scanning via a direct request to the highlight/index.html script.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Verity Ultraseek=5.2.1
Verity Ultraseek=5.6.1
Verity Ultraseek=5.5.0
Verity Ultraseek=5.6.0
Verity Ultraseek<=5.6.2

Event History

Nov 18, 2006
CVE Published
12:07 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5819?

CVE-2006-5819 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to utilize the server for proxy-based attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5819?

To mitigate CVE-2006-5819, it is recommended to upgrade Verity Ultraseek to version 5.7 or later.

3

What versions of Verity Ultraseek are affected by CVE-2006-5819?

CVE-2006-5819 affects Verity Ultraseek versions up to 5.6.2, including 5.2.1, 5.5.0, 5.6.0, and 5.6.1.

4

What type of attack can be executed via CVE-2006-5819?

CVE-2006-5819 allows attackers to leverage the vulnerable server as a proxy for web attacks and host scanning.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-5819 aside from upgrading?

No specific workaround is provided for CVE-2006-5819, and the best solution is to upgrade to a secure version.

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