De Marchi Daniele QuickCam 1.0.9 Device Driver qcamvc.c qcamvc_video_init memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam 1.0.9. This issue affects the function qcamvc_video_init of the file qcamvc.c of the component Device Driver. This manipulation causes memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-6854. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam 1.0.9 and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function qcamvc_video_init of the file qcamvc.c of the component Device Driver. 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. The summary by CVE is:

The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickCam object.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2006-6854 since 01/03/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. 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 X-Force (31211) and SecurityFocus (BID 21815†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Status: Unproven

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Timelineinfo

12/29/2006 🔍
12/31/2006 +2 days 🔍
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01/03/2007 +3 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +2990 days 🔍
08/12/2018 +1249 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2006-6854 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6854
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-34159
X-Force: 31211 - QuickCam linux driver qcamvc_video_init() code execution
SecurityFocus: 21815 - QuickCam VC Device Driver for Linux QCAMVC_Video_Init Function Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 22:21
Updated: 08/12/2018 08:14
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (49), 08/12/2018 08:14 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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