CVE-2006-1148
HighPublic exploitMultiple stack-based buffer overflows in the procConnectArgs function in servmgr.cpp in PeerCast before 0.1217 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long (1) parameter name or (2) value in a URL, which triggers the overflow in the…
Published Mar 10, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-1148 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Peercast.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Peercast 0.1215.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
73%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the procConnectArgs function in servmgr.cpp in PeerCast before 0.1217 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long (1) parameter name or (2) value in a URL, which triggers the overflow in the nextCGIarg function in servhs.cpp.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| PeercastPeercast | 0.1211, 0.1212 | 0.1215 |
Patched Releases
Peercast
0.1215
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 10, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
- advisory19291
- advisoryADV-2006-0900
- patchhttp://www.infigo.hr/in_focus/INFIGO-2006-03-01
- patch17040
- exploitMSF peercast_url.rb
FAQ
Common Questions.
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the procConnectArgs function in servmgr.cpp in PeerCast before 0.1217 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an HTTP GET request with a long (1) parameter name or (2) value in a URL, which triggers the overflow in the nextCGIarg function in servhs.cpp.
Affected: Peercast versions 0.1211, 0.1212. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Peercast 0.1215.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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