CVE-2006-6017: Medium severity wordpress wordpress vulnerability
WordPress before 2.0.5 does not properly store a profile containing a string representation of a serialized object, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a string that represents a (1) malformed or (2) large serialized object, because the object triggers automatic unserialization for display.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6017?
CVE-2006-6017 has a medium severity level due to its potential for causing application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6017?
The recommended fix for CVE-2006-6017 is to upgrade to WordPress version 2.0.6 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6017?
CVE-2006-6017 affects all WordPress installations prior to version 2.0.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6017 enable?
CVE-2006-6017 enables denial of service attacks by allowing authenticated users to trigger application crashes with malformed serialized objects.
Can CVE-2006-6017 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-6017 can be exploited by remote authenticated users.