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CVE-2006-5790

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an entry with an…

Published Nov 7, 2006stefan_rittEPSS 3.07%

Overview

CVE-2006-5790 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting stefan_ritt elog_web_logbook. It was published on November 7, 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

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an entry with an attachment whose name contains format string specifiers (el_submit function), and possibly other vectors in the (2) receive_config, (3) show_rss_feed, (4) show_elog_list, (5) show_logbook_node, and (6) server_loop functions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stefan_ritt. Update elog_web_logbook 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
stefan_rittelog_web_logbook0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392016Refsecunia.com/advisories/22638Refsecunia.com/advisories/23580Refwww.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1242Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/20876Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4315Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29987Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392016Refsecunia.com/advisories/22638Refsecunia.com/advisories/23580

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5790?

CVE-2006-5790 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting stefan_ritt elog_web_logbook. It was published on November 7, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-5790?

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-2006-5790?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from stefan_ritt. Update elog_web_logbook 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-2006-5790?

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