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CVE-2006-6854

7.5 · HIGH

The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption,…

Published Dec 31, 2006de_marchi_danieleEPSS 2.33%

Overview

CVE-2006-6854 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting de_marchi_daniele quickcam. It was published on December 31, 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

The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickCam object.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from de_marchi_daniele. Update quickcam 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
de_marchi_danielequickcam0Affected

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455487/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21815Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31211Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455487/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21815Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31211

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6854?

CVE-2006-6854 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting de_marchi_daniele quickcam. It was published on December 31, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6854?

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-2006-6854?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from de_marchi_daniele. Update quickcam 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-2006-6854?

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