CVE-2006-5156
UnknownEPSS 71.62%
Last modified
CVE-2006-5156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator before 3.5.0.720 and ProtectionPilot before 1.1.1.126 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request to /spipe/pkg/ with a long source header.. EPSS estimates a 71.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator before 3.5.0.720 and ProtectionPilot before 1.1.1.126 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request to /spipe/pkg/ with a long source header.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mcafee | Epolicy Orchestrator | 3.0 |
| Mcafee | Epolicy Orchestrator | 3.5.0 |
| Mcafee | Protectionpilot | 1.1.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22222Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/842452US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20288Exploit, Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22222Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/842452US Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20288Exploit, Patch
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-5156?
Buffer overflow in McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator before 3.5.0.720 and ProtectionPilot before 1.1.1.126 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a request to /spipe/pkg/ with a long source header.
How severe is CVE-2006-5156?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 71.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5156?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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