PT-2006-1960 · Melange · Melange Chat Server

Nexus · Published 2006-02-28 · Updated 2018-10-18 · CVE-2006-0917

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

2.1

Low

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Melange Chat Server (aka M-Chat) (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue allows local users on a server to potentially gain sensitive information, such as credentials, by exploiting how the Melange Chat Server handles cookies and other sensitive information when accessed via a web browser. When a user clicks on a link with a specified port, the server automatically sends cookies and other sensitive information, which can be read from HTTP headers by setting up a listening port.

Recommendations At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

CVE-2006-0917

Affected Products

Melange Chat Server

References · 7

• http://secunia.com/advisories/18984 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-0917 · Security Note
• http://securityreason.com/securityalert/463 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/16747 · Note
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24868 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/archive/1/425589/100/0/threaded · Note
• http://oh2600.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=43 · Note