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CVE-2006-6995

6.0 · MEDIUM

mycontacts.php in V3 Chat allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges as other users via a modified membername parameter.

Published Feb 12, 2007v3_chatEPSS 1.62%

Overview

CVE-2006-6995 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting v3_chat v3chat_instant_messenger. It was published on February 12, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

mycontacts.php in V3 Chat allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges as other users via a modified membername parameter.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from v3_chat. Update v3chat_instant_messenger 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

Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437755/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18543Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2474Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/437755/100/200/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/18543Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2474

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6995?

CVE-2006-6995 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting v3_chat v3chat_instant_messenger. It was published on February 12, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-6995?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6995?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from v3_chat. Update v3chat_instant_messenger 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-2006-6995?

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