# CVE-2006-5571: Stack-based buffer overflow in /scripts/cruise/cws.exe in CruiseWorks 1.09c and 1.09d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2006-10-27 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in /scripts/cruise/cws.exe in CruiseWorks 1.09c and 1.09d allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the doc parameter.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20699
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/449572/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4158
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116167230400165&w=2
- http://securitytracker.com/alerts/2006/Oct/1017110.html
- http://vuln.sg/cruiseworks109d-en.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22139
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29763
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1790
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/28850

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