CVE Catalog

CVE-2006-1515

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the addnewword function of typespeed version 0.4.4 and earlier. This flaw may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Risk Assessment

The risk for the organization is the potential for remote code execution, which could compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately upgrade typespeed to a version later than 0.4.4 where this vulnerability is fixed. If an upgrade is not possible, restrict access to the service to trusted networks only.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Buffer overflow in the addnewword function in typespeed 0.4.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

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