Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the eap_do_notify function in eap.c in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
9.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xsupplicant | Xsupplicant | <= 1.2.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://open1x.cvs.sourceforge.net/open1x/xsupplicant/src/eap.c?r1=1.135&r2=1.136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22612Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22641Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:189
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_01_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20775Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4233Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29902
- http://open1x.cvs.sourceforge.net/open1x/xsupplicant/src/eap.c?r1=1.135&r2=1.136
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22612Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22641Vendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:189
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_01_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20775Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4233Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5601?
CVE-2006-5601 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the eap_do_notify function in eap.c in xsupplicant before 1.2.6, and possibly other versions, allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via unspecified...
How severe is CVE-2006-5601?
CVE-2006-5601 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-5601?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xsupplicant Xsupplicant.