CVE-2006-1513 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening malicious ABC music files with the abc2ps converter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-1513?
CVE-2006-1513 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 Apr 2006. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in abc2ps before 1.3.3 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1513?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Abc2ps Abc2ps.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1513?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-1513 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1513 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-1041-1, GHSA-gxx2-vmf7-f9v6.