CVE-2006-2458: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu May 18 2006(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Libextractor 0.5.13 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the asf_read_header function in the ASF plugin (plugins/asfextractor.c), and (2) the parse_trak_atom function in the QT plugin (plugins/qtextractor.c).
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/extractor | =0.5 | |
| libextractor | =0.5.13 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18021
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016118
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20150
- http://gnunet.org/libextractor/
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-14.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20160
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1081
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20326
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-06-02.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20457
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/916
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1848
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26532
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26531
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434288/100/0/threaded
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2458
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/extractor/PYSEC-2006-4.yaml
- http://gnunet.org/libextractor
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-f836-7jqw-3684 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2458?
CVE-2006-2458 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2458?
To fix CVE-2006-2458, upgrade to Libextractor version 0.5.14 or later, which addresses the identified buffer overflow issues.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2006-2458?
CVE-2006-2458 affects Libextractor version 0.5.13 and earlier, as well as the extractor package version 0.5.
What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2006-2458?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-2458 through specially crafted ASF or QT files that trigger the buffer overflows.
Who is at risk regarding CVE-2006-2458?
Users and systems utilizing Libextractor versions 0.5.13 or earlier are at risk of exploitation from this vulnerability.
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