CVE-2006-6854

Description

The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickCam object.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.67% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21815	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455487/100/0/threaded	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31211	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6854?: CVE-2006-6854 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-6854?: To fix CVE-2006-6854, 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-2006-6854 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-6854 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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