CVE-2006-5819: Critical severity Verity Ultraseek vulnerability
Published Nov 18, 2006
·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
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
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
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.