Vulnerability Description
The Core::Receive function in neonet/core.cpp for NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a message with a large uiMessageLength that produces a failed memory allocation and a null pointer dereference.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Neoengine | Neoengine | 0.8.2 |
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/neoenginex-adv.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/27927
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5MP0N2AIUC.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18696Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27529
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/neoenginex-adv.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/27927
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5MP0N2AIUC.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18696Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27529
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6227?
CVE-2006-6227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Core::Receive function in neonet/core.cpp for NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a message with a large uiMessageLeng...
How severe is CVE-2006-6227?
CVE-2006-6227 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-2006-6227?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Neoengine Neoengine.