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CVE-2006-0176

7.2 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in certain functions in src/fileio.c and src/unix/fileio.c in xmame before 11 January 2006 may allow local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -lang, (2) -ctrlr, (3) -pb, or (4)…

Published Jan 11, 2006xmameEPSS 1.01%

Overview

CVE-2006-0176 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xmame xmame. It was published on January 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in certain functions in src/fileio.c and src/unix/fileio.c in xmame before 11 January 2006 may allow local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -lang, (2) -ctrlr, (3) -pb, or (4) -rec argument on many operating systems, and via a long (5) -jdev argument on Ubuntu Linux.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xmame. Update xmame to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0353.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421849/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16203Refx.mame.net/changes-unix.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24102Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0353.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421849/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16203Refx.mame.net/changes-unix.htmlRefexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24102

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0176?

CVE-2006-0176 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting xmame xmame. It was published on January 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0176?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0176?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from xmame. Update xmame to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0176?

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