CVE-2006-3491

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Kaillera Server 0.86 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 19.39% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory altervista.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/439455/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=115220500707900&w=2	mailing list
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2696	vdb entry
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/kailleraex-adv.txt	exploit vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/20973	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27680	vdb entry
http://www.osvdb.org/27041	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18871	vdb entry exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3491?: CVE-2006-3491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-3491?: To fix CVE-2006-3491, 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-2006-3491 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-3491 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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