CVE-2006-1961: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-89fx-5fv2-j67w
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-1961 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2006-1961 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-1961
GHSA Identifier GHSA-89fx-5fv2-j67w
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2006-1961

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2006-1961, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Cisco CiscoWorks Wireless LAN Solution Engine (WLSE) and WLSE Express before 2.13, Hosting Solution Engine (HSE) and User Registration Tool (URT) before 20060419, and all versions of Ethernet Subscriber Solution Engine (ESSE) and CiscoWorks2000 Service Management Solution (SMS) allow local users to gain Linux shell access via shell metacharacters in arguments to the "show" command in the application's command line interface (CLI), aka bug ID CSCsd21502 (WLSE), CSCsd22861 (URT), and CSCsd22859 (HSE). NOTE: other issues might be addressed by the Cisco advisory.

References

NVD — CVE-2006-1961 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-1961
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/258... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25884
secunia.com/advisories/19736 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19736
secunia.com/advisories/19739 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19739
secunia.com/advisories/19741 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19741
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015965
www.assurance.com.au/advisories/200604-c... WEB
http://www.assurance.com.au/advisories/200604-cisco.txt
www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cis... WEB
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20060419-wlse.shtml
www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cis... WEB
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sr-20060419-priv.shtml
www.osvdb.org/24813 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/24813
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431367/30/5490/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431371/30/5490/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17609
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1434
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1435

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1961?
CVE-2006-1961 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2006-1961?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-1961?
CVE-2006-1961 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-1961?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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