Vulnerability Description
The show_elog_list function in elogd.c in elog 2.6.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by attempting to access a logbook whose name begins with "global," which results in a NULL pointer dereference. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Stefan Ritt | Elog Web Logbook | <= 2.6.2 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-11/0198.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=397875Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23580PatchVendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2060
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017450
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1242PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/30272
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/451351ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21028Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4423
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-11/0198.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=397875Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22800
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23580PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6318?
CVE-2006-6318 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The show_elog_list function in elogd.c in elog 2.6.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by attempting to access a logbook whose name begins with ...
How severe is CVE-2006-6318?
CVE-2006-6318 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-2006-6318?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook.