VDB-33075 · CVE-2006-5657 · BID 20813

Vilistextum 2.6.8 off-by-one

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Vilistextum 2.6.8. It has been rated as critical. This impacts an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in off-by-one. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-5657. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Vilistextum 2.6.8. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a off-by-one vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-193. A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple off-by-one errors in src/text.c in Vilistextum before 2.6.9 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

The weakness was published 11/02/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5657 since 11/02/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.6.9 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 20813†). Similar entry is available at VDB-33074. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

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VulDB Temp Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Off-by-one
CWE: CWE-193 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Vilistextum 2.6.9

Timelineinfo

10/30/2006 🔍
11/02/2006 +3 days 🔍
11/02/2006 +0 days 🔍
11/02/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3052 days 🔍
04/26/2026 +4063 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2006-5657 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5657
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33075
SecurityFocus: 20813 - Vilistextum Remote Denial of Service and Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Vupen: ADV-2006-4253

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/26/2026 03:04
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (47), 08/07/2018 09:29 (6), 04/26/2026 03:04 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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