Xerox Workcentre 275 ess memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Xerox Workcentre 275. Affected is an unknown function of the file ess. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-5290. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Xerox Workcentre 275 (Printing Software) (version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file ess. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The ESS/ Network Controller and MicroServer Web Server components of Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro 232, 238, 245, 255, 265 and 275 allow remote attackers to bypass authentication and execute arbitrary code via "WebUI command injection on TCP/IP hostname."

The weakness was released 10/13/2006 (Website). The advisory is available at xerox.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5290. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 22498 (Xerox WorkCentre WebUI Arbitrary Command Execution (XRX06-005)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Misc..

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29357), Tenable (22498), SecurityFocus (BID 20334†), SecurityTracker (ID 1016981†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12862†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 22498
Nessus Name: Xerox WorkCentre WebUI Arbitrary Command Execution (XRX06-005)
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/03/2006 🔍
10/04/2006 +1 days 🔍
10/05/2006 +1 days 🔍
10/09/2006 +4 days 🔍
10/13/2006 +4 days 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3072 days 🔍
04/24/2026 +4061 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: xerox.com

Advisory: xerox.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-5290 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5290
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-32746
X-Force: 29357
SecurityFocus: 20334 - Xerox Multiple Product Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1016981
Vulnerability Center: 12862 - Xerox WorkCentre and WorkCentre Pro Authentication Bypass via hostname Parameter, High

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/24/2026 10:05
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (53), 12/16/2016 15:00 (8), 11/25/2024 00:28 (17), 04/24/2026 10:05 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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