VDB-33563 · CVE-2006-6226 · BID 18696

NeoEngine 0.8.2 Console console::render memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in NeoEngine 0.8.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function console::render of the component Console. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2006-6226. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in NeoEngine 0.8.2. This issue affects the function console::render of the component Console. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) Console::Render in neoengine/console.cpp and (2) TextArea::Render in neowtk/textarea.cpp.

The weakness was presented 06/29/2006 by Luigi Auriemma (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-6226 since 12/01/2006. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 18696†) and OSVDB (27926†). See VDB-33564 for similar entry. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Timelineinfo

06/28/2006 🔍
06/29/2006 +0 days 🔍
08/14/2006 +46 days 🔍
12/01/2006 +109 days 🔍
12/01/2006 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +3023 days 🔍
08/09/2018 +1246 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com
Researcher: Luigi Auriemma
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-6226 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6226
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-33563
SecurityFocus: 18696 - NeoEngine Format String And Denial Of Service Vulnerabilities
OSVDB: 27926 - NeoEngine Visualization Functions Format String

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 08/09/2018 07:28
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (49), 08/09/2018 07:28 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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