CVE-2006-2511

Description

The ActiveX version of FrontRange iHEAT allows remote authenticated users to run arbitrary programs or access arbitrary files on the host machine by uploading a file with an extension that is not associated with an application, and selecting a file from the "Open With..." dialog.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.61%

Third-Party Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016124	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26711	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20165	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434400/100/0/threaded	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2511?: CVE-2006-2511 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2511?: To fix CVE-2006-2511, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2511 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-2511 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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