CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-6954: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jan 29 2007(Updated: )

Flock beta 1 0.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a web page that contains a large number of nested marquee tags, a related issue to CVE-2006-2723.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Flock Flock=1.0.7-beta

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6954?

    CVE-2006-6954 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2006-6954 affect Flock beta 1.0.7?

    CVE-2006-6954 allows remote attackers to crash the Flock application by exploiting nested marquee tags in a web page.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2006-6954?

    Users of Flock beta version 1.0.7 are at risk from CVE-2006-6954.

  • Can CVE-2006-6954 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-6954 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted web pages.

  • What should I do if I am using Flock beta 1.0.7 in relation to CVE-2006-6954?

    It is recommended to discontinue the use of Flock beta 1.0.7 or implement measures to block malicious content.

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