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CVE-2006-5724

2.1 · LOW

Heap-based buffer overflow the "Answering Service" function in ICQ 2003b Build 3916 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in the "AwayMsg Presets" va…

Published Nov 4, 2006mirabilisEPSS 0.46%

Overview

CVE-2006-5724 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mirabilis icq. It was published on November 4, 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

Heap-based buffer overflow the "Answering Service" function in ICQ 2003b Build 3916 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in the "AwayMsg Presets" value in the ICQ\ICQPro\DefaultPrefs\Presets registry key.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirabilis. Update icq 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

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050461.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1818Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29933Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050461.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1818Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29933

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5724?

CVE-2006-5724 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting mirabilis icq. It was published on November 4, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-5724?

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-2006-5724?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mirabilis. Update icq 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-2006-5724?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5724 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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