SimpleChat 1.0.0 chat_panel.php msg memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in SimpleChat 1.0.0. It has been classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file chat_panel.php. Performing a manipulation of the argument msg results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2006-5837. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in SimpleChat 1.0.0 (Chat Software). This affects an unknown code block of the file chat_panel.php. The manipulation of the argument msg with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Static code injection vulnerability in chat_panel.php in the SimpleChat 1.0.0 module for iWare Professional CMS allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary PHP code into chat_log.php via the msg parameter.

The weakness was presented 11/09/2006 by nuffsaid (Website). The advisory is shared at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-5837 since 11/09/2006. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by nuffsaid and been published before and not just after the advisory. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. By approaching the search of inurl:chat_panel.php it is possible to find vulnerable targets with Google Hacking.

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 (30078), Exploit-DB (2733), SecurityFocus (BID 20947†) and Secunia (SA22748†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: nuffsaid
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: nuffsaid
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5837 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5837
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33213
X-Force: 30078 - iWare Professional CMS chat_panel.php PostMessage() PHP code execution
SecurityFocus: 20947 - iWare Professional Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 22748
Vupen: ADV-2006-4376

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 04/27/2026 08:51
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (57), 08/07/2018 09:38 (8), 08/06/2024 09:11 (22), 04/27/2026 08:51 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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