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CVE-2006-5801: The owserver module in owfs and owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier does not properly check the path type, which allo...

The owserver module in owfs and owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier does not properly check the path type, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) related to use of the path in owshell.

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CVE-2006-5801 is a denial-of-service flaw in owfs/owhttpd 2.5p5 and earlier. A path type handling error in owserver can crash the application. The available source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring, confirmed active exploitation, or a definitive fixed version. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running owfs or owhttpd 2.5p5 or earlier, especially if the service is reachable by untrusted users or networks. Treat as a legacy availability risk. Prioritize remediation where owfs or owhttpd supports operational systems, is internet-accessible, or has recurring crashes. Urgency is lower if the software is absent or isolated. Mitigation focus: Inventory any OWFS, owserver, or owhttpd deployments.; Check vendor or project release notes for fixed versions.; Upgrade only to versions documented as addressing this issue..

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