CVE-2006-2465 Memory corruption in n/a
Buffer overflow in MP3Info allows arbitrary code execution via long command line arguments, primarily posing a risk if the binary is setuid or setgid.
- 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-2006-2465?
CVE-2006-2465 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 May 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
Buffer overflow in MP3Info 0.8.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: if mp3info is not installed setuid or setgid in any reasonable context, then this issue might not be a vulnerability.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2465?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mp3info Mp3info.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2465?
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-2006-2465 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2465 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2006-2465, GHSA-cm74-95vp-cwf5.