CVE-2006-0887: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-fq4g-p58q-8f6g
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-0887 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2006-0887 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-0887
GHSA Identifier GHSA-fq4g-p58q-8f6g
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2006-0887

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-2006-0887, 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 CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. 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

Eval injection vulnerability in sessions.inc in PHP Base Library (PHPLib) before 7.4a, when index.php3 from the PHPLib distribution is available on the server, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary PHP code by including a base64-encoded representation of the code in a cookie. NOTE: this description was significantly updated on 20060605 to reflect new details after an initial vague advisory.

References

NVD — CVE-2006-0887 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-0887
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24873
secunia.com/advisories/16902 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/16902
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016123
sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.p... WEB
http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?group_id=31885&release_id=396091
www.gulftech.org/ WEB
http://www.gulftech.org/?node=research&article_id=00107-03052006
www.osvdb.org/23466 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/23466
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16801
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0720

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0887?
CVE-2006-0887 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2006-0887?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-0887?
CVE-2006-0887 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-0887?
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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