VDB-33064 · CVE-2006-5642 · BID 20820

NmnLogger 1.0.0 Remote Code Execution

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9.3$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in NmnLogger 1.0.0. This impacts an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-5642. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in NmnLogger 1.0.0 (Log Management Software). It has been declared as very critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in NmnLogger 1.0.0 and earlier has unknown impact and attack vectors related to configuration of mesasge drivers.

The weakness was shared 10/31/2006 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5642 since 10/31/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/26/2026).

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 20820†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.3

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 9.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/30/2006 🔍
10/31/2006 +1 days 🔍
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10/31/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3054 days 🔍
04/26/2026 +4062 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2006-5642 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5642
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33064
SecurityFocus: 20820 - NmnLogger Message Drivers Unspecified Vulnerability
Vupen: ADV-2006-4237

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/26/2026 01:34
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (43), 08/07/2018 09:28 (6), 04/26/2026 01:34 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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