CVE-2006-4154

Description

Format string vulnerability in the mod_tcl module 1.0 for Apache 2.x allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers that are not properly handled in a set_var function call in (1) tcl_cmds.c and (2) tcl_core.c.

6.8

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 31.98% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory idefense.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20527	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017062	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/22549	third party advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/29536	vdb entry
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=421	patch vendor advisory third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4033	vdb entry
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200610-12.xml	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/22458	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29550	vdb entry
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/366020	third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4154?: CVE-2006-4154 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-4154?: To fix CVE-2006-4154, 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-2006-4154 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-4154 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~32% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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