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CVE-2006-0917

2.1 · LOW

Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat), when accessed via a web browser, automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information for a server to any port specified in the associated link, which allow…

Published Feb 28, 2006melangeEPSS 0.35%

Overview

CVE-2006-0917 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting melange melange_chat_system. It was published on February 28, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat), when accessed via a web browser, automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information for a server to any port specified in the associated link, which allows local users on that server to read the cookies from HTTP headers and possibly gain sensitive information, such as credentials, by setting up a listening port and reading the credentials when the victim clicks on the link.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from melange. Update melange_chat_system 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/18984Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/463Refwww.oh2600.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425589/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16747Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24868Refsecunia.com/advisories/18984Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/463Refwww.oh2600.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/425589/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0917?

CVE-2006-0917 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting melange melange_chat_system. It was published on February 28, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-0917?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2006-0917?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from melange. Update melange_chat_system 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-2006-0917?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-0917 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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