Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Nagios | Nagios | <= 1.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19991
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19998
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20013
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20215
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20247
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1072
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-07.xml
- http://www.nagios.org/development/changelog.php
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_05_19.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17879
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1662
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26253
- https://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?thread_id=10297806&forum_id=7890
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/282-1/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19991
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2162?
CVE-2006-2162 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.
How severe is CVE-2006-2162?
CVE-2006-2162 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2162?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nagios Nagios.