Vulnerability Description
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).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libextractor | Libextractor | 0.5.13 |
References
- http://gnunet.org/libextractor/
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20150PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20160
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20326
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20457
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/916
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016118ExploitPatch
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1081
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-14.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006-06-02.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/434288/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18021ExploitPatch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1848
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26531
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26532
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2458?
CVE-2006-2458 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.0 (MEDIUM). 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)...
How severe is CVE-2006-2458?
CVE-2006-2458 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2458?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libextractor Libextractor.