CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-4125

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow exists in main.c in DConnect Daemon 0.7.0 and earlier. A remote attacker can send an overly long nickname that is not properly handled by the listen_thread_udp function, leading to arbitrary code execution.

Risk Assessment

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code in the context of the daemon process, potentially leading to full system compromise.

Recommendation

Update DConnect Daemon to a version later than 0.7.0 if available, or apply a workaround by limiting nickname length. If no fix is available, consider disabling the service.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in main.c in DConnect Daemon 0.7.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large nickname, which is not properly handled by the listen_thread_udp function.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS