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CVE-2006-0636

7.5 · HIGH

desktop.php in eyeOS 0.8.9 and earlier tests for the existence of the _SESSION variable before calling the session_start function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code and po…

Published Feb 10, 2006eyeos_projectEPSS 1.85%

Overview

CVE-2006-0636 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eyeos_project eyeos. It was published on February 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

desktop.php in eyeOS 0.8.9 and earlier tests for the existence of the _SESSION variable before calling the session_start function, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code and possibly conduct other attacks by modifying critical assumed-immutable variables, as demonstrated using PHP code in the _SESSION[apps][eyeOptions.eyeapp][wrapup] variable.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eyeos_project. Update eyeos 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/18757Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/419Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015609Refwww.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00096-02072006Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424329/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16537Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0466Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24569Refsecunia.com/advisories/18757Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/419

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0636?

CVE-2006-0636 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting eyeos_project eyeos. It was published on February 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0636?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0636?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from eyeos_project. Update eyeos 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-2006-0636?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0636 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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