CVE-2006-1520: Medium severity libspf libspf vulnerability

Published May 22, 2006
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Updated

Format string vulnerability in ANSI C Sender Policy Framework library (libspf) before 1.0.0-p5, when debugging is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers, possibly in an e-mail address.

Affected Software

1 affected component
libspf libspf=1.0.0_p4

Event History

May 22, 2006
CVE Published
11:10 PM
May 23, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1520?

CVE-2006-1520 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-1520?

To fix CVE-2006-1520, upgrade to libspf version 1.0.0-p5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-1520?

CVE-2006-1520 affects libspf version 1.0.0_p4 and earlier versions when debugging is enabled.

4

What kind of attacks can be performed using CVE-2006-1520?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-1520 to execute arbitrary code through crafted email addresses containing format string specifiers.

5

Is CVE-2006-1520 currently being exploited in the wild?

As of the latest updates, there have been no widely reported active exploits for CVE-2006-1520.

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