CVE-2006-1939: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j74p-5vhc-j95m
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-1939 is a MODERATE security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2006-1939 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-1939
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j74p-5vhc-j95m
Severity MODERATE
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-2006-1939

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-2006-1939, 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

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Ethereal 0.9.x up to 0.10.14 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash from null dereference) via (1) an invalid display filter, or the (2) GSM SMS, (3) ASN.1-based, (4) DCERPC NT, (5) PER, (6) RPC, (7) DCERPC, and (8) ASN.1 dissectors.

References

NVD — CVE-2006-1939 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-1939
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26017
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26020
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26021
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26022
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26028
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26030
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26032
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/260... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26033
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11030
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-May/0004.html
secunia.com/advisories/19769 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19769
secunia.com/advisories/19805 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19805
secunia.com/advisories/19828 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19828
secunia.com/advisories/19839 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19839
secunia.com/advisories/19958 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19958
secunia.com/advisories/19962 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/19962
secunia.com/advisories/20117 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20117
secunia.com/advisories/20210 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20210
secunia.com/advisories/20944 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20944
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015985
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-128.htm
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1049
www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00... WEB
http://www.ethereal.com/appnotes/enpa-sa-00023.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200604-17.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:077
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-ann... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-April/msg00194.html
www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-ann... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2006-April/msg00195.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0420.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17682
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1501

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1939?
CVE-2006-1939 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-2006-1939?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-1939?
CVE-2006-1939 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-1939?
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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