CVE-2006-3252 describes a critical buffer overflow vulnerability in Algorithmic Research PrivateWire VPN software up to version 3.7. This flaw allows remote, unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted, long GET request. With a CVSS score of 7.5 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 99/100, this vulnerability poses a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not on the KEV catalog or subject to widespread community discussion, readily available Metasploit modules confirm the existence of public exploit code, indicating a high likelihood of successful exploitation.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
3.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:algorithmic_research:privatewire_gateway:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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