CVE-2006-2780: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-phw8-gjhm-gpw8
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CWE-94
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-2780 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-2006-2780 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-2780
GHSA Identifier GHSA-phw8-gjhm-gpw8
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-2006-2780

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-2006-2780, 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

Integer overflow in Mozilla Firefox and Thunderbird before 1.5.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via "jsstr tagify," which leads to memory corruption.

References

secunia.com/advisories/21176 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21176
secunia.com/advisories/21178 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21178
secunia.com/advisories/21183 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21183
secunia.com/advisories/21188 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21188
secunia.com/advisories/21210 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21210
secunia.com/advisories/21269 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21269
secunia.com/advisories/21270 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21270
secunia.com/advisories/21324 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21324
secunia.com/advisories/21336 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21336
secunia.com/advisories/21532 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21532
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:145
NVD — CVE-2006-2780 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2780
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/268... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26843
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11305
usn.ubuntu.com/296-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/296-1
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https://usn.ubuntu.com/296-2
usn.ubuntu.com/297-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/297-1
usn.ubuntu.com/297-3 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/297-3
usn.ubuntu.com/323-1 WEB
https://usn.ubuntu.com/323-1
rhn.redhat.com/errata/rhsa-2006-06... WEB
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0609.html
secunia.com/advisories/20376 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20376
secunia.com/advisories/20382 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20382
secunia.com/advisories/20561 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20561
secunia.com/advisories/20709 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/20709
secunia.com/advisories/21134 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21134
secunia.com/advisories/21607 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21607
secunia.com/advisories/21631 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/21631
secunia.com/advisories/22065 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/22065
secunia.com/advisories/22066 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/22066
secunia.com/advisories/27216 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/27216
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016202
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016214
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102943-1
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-200387-1
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1118
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1120
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1134
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-12.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-21.xml
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466673 WEB
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/466673
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:143
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:146
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2006/mfsa2006-32.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_35_mozilla.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0578.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0594.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0610.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
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Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/435795/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446657/100/200/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/446658/100/200/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18228
www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/ta06... WEB
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-153A.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2106
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3748
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3749
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3488
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0083

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2780?
CVE-2006-2780 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-2006-2780?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-2780?
CVE-2006-2780 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-2006-2780?
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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