CVE-2006-5266

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains) 9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted Distributed Process Manager (DPM) message to the (a) DPM component, or a (2) long string or (3) long IP address in a Distributed Process Server (DPS) message to the DPM or (b) DPS component.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 29.20% Top 5%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25840 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29991 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25842 vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25841 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5266?
CVE-2006-5266 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5266?
To fix CVE-2006-5266, 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-2006-5266 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2006-5266 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~29% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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