Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the array_push function in hashcash.c for Hashcash before 1.21 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted entries.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Hashcash | Hashcash | <= 1.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20800Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20846Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21146Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1114
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-25.xml
- http://www.hashcash.org/source/CHANGELOG
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18659Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2551Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27422
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20800Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20846Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21146Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1114
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-25.xml
- http://www.hashcash.org/source/CHANGELOG
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-3251?
CVE-2006-3251 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the array_push function in hashcash.c for Hashcash before 1.21 might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted entries.
How severe is CVE-2006-3251?
CVE-2006-3251 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-3251?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Hashcash Hashcash.