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CVE-2006-6772

9.3 · HIGH

Format string vulnerability in the inputAnswer function in file.c in w3m before 0.5.2, when run with the dump or backend option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string…

Published Dec 27, 2006w3mCWE-134EPSS 4.82%

Overview

CVE-2006-6772 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting w3m w3m. It was published on December 27, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Format string vulnerability in the inputAnswer function in file.c in w3m before 0.5.2, when run with the dump or backend option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Common Name (CN) field of an SSL certificate associated with an https URL.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from w3m. Update w3m 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

Reffedoranews.org/cms/node/2415Reffedoranews.org/cms/node/2416Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-December/051457.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/23492Refsecunia.com/advisories/23588Refsecunia.com/advisories/23717Refsecunia.com/advisories/23773Refsecunia.com/advisories/23792Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-06.xmlRefsecuritytracker.com/id?1017440

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6772?

CVE-2006-6772 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting w3m w3m. It was published on December 27, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6772?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2006-6772?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from w3m. Update w3m 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-2006-6772?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6772 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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