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CVE-2006-6693: Multiple buffer overflows in zabbix before 20061006 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (applicati...

Multiple buffer overflows in zabbix before 20061006 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long strings to the (1) zabbix_log and (2) zabbix_syslog functions.

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This 2006 issue affects Zabbix builds described as before 20061006. Long strings passed into logging-related functions can crash the application and may allow arbitrary code execution. The sources do not provide CVSS, confirmed affected versions beyond that date marker, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is likely limited to organizations still running very old Zabbix packages or source builds predating 20061006. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so teams must validate through local package, source, and vendor records. Prioritize if legacy Zabbix remains in production, especially on monitoring infrastructure. Otherwise, this is mainly an asset hygiene and legacy-risk item. The age of the CVE does not remove risk if obsolete builds still exist. Mitigation focus: Identify any Zabbix builds or packages predating 20061006.; Check Zabbix, Debian, or distro security guidance for the applicable patch.; Upgrade unsupported legacy Zabbix deployments to a maintained release..

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