CVE-2006-6652: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Dec 20 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the glob implementation (glob.c) in libc in NetBSD-current before 20050914, NetBSD 2.* and 3.* before 20061203, and Apple Mac OS X before 2007-004, as used by the FTP daemon and tnftpd, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long pathname that results from path expansion.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.10 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.7 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.5 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.9 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.8 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.6 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.4.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.3 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.0.4 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | =10.1.2 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =2.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =3.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =3.0 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://ftp.netbsd.org/pub/NetBSD/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA2006-027.txt.asc
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017386
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305391
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Apr/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24966
- http://www.osvdb.org/31781
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23178
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-December/051009.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-109A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21377
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1470
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30670
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6652?
CVE-2006-6652 has a moderate severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution through a buffer overflow.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6652?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6652, users should upgrade to the latest version of NetBSD or Mac OS X that includes the official security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6652?
CVE-2006-6652 affects users of NetBSD versions prior to 20061203 and Apple Mac OS X versions before 2007-004.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2006-6652?
CVE-2006-6652 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of the NetBSD operating system and certain versions of Apple Mac OS X.
What is the nature of the vulnerability identified in CVE-2006-6652?
CVE-2006-6652 is a buffer overflow vulnerability caused by improper handling of long pathnames in the glob implementation.
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