CVE-2006-2371: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gpg5-4482-gv27
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-2371 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-2006-2371 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-2371
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gpg5-4482-gv27
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-2006-2371

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-2006-2371, 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

Buffer overflow in the Remote Access Connection Manager service (RASMAN) service in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP1 and SP2, and Server 2003 SP1 and earlier allows remote unauthenticated or authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code via certain crafted "RPC related requests," that lead to registry corruption and stack corruption, aka the "RASMAN Registry Corruption Vulnerability."

References

NVD — CVE-2006-2371 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2371
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-025
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26814
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1674
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1846
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1851
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1857
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1907
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1983
secunia.com/advisories/20630 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20630
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1096
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016285
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/814644 WEB
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/814644
www.osvdb.org/26436 WEB
http://www.osvdb.org/26436
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/436977/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18358
www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/ta06... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-164A.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2323

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2371?
CVE-2006-2371 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-2006-2371?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-2371?
CVE-2006-2371 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2006-2371?
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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