CVE-2006-1514 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code by tricking users into opening crafted ABC music files with the abcmidi translator.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2006-1514?
CVE-2006-1514 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files that trigger the overflows during translation into PostScript.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-1514?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Abcmidi Abcmidi.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1514?
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-2006-1514 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-1514 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-1514, DSA-1043-1, GHSA-8rmf-jwvv-xh75.