CVE-2006-5724

Public Exploit

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow the "Answering Service" function in ICQ 2003b Build 3916 allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long string in the "AwayMsg Presets" value in the ICQ\ICQPro\DefaultPrefs\Presets registry key.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.06%

Vendor Advisory org.uk

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29933	vdb entry
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1818	third party advisory
http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-October/050461.html	vendor advisory mailing list exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5724?: CVE-2006-5724 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5724?: To fix CVE-2006-5724, 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-2006-5724 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5724 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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