Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an entry with an attachment whose name contains format string specifiers (el_submit function), and possibly other vectors in the (2) receive_config, (3) show_rss_feed, (4) show_elog_list, (5) show_logbook_node, and (6) server_loop functions.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan Ritt | Elog Web Logbook | <= 2.6.2 |
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22638Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23580
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1242
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20876
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4315
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29987
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22638Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23580
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1242
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20876
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4315
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29987
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-5790?
CVE-2006-5790 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an entry with an att...
How severe is CVE-2006-5790?
CVE-2006-5790 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-2006-5790?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook.