CVE-2006-1514

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.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.42% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17704	vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1043	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/19829	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/24974	vdb entry patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/19826	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1531	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1514?: CVE-2006-1514 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1514?: To fix CVE-2006-1514, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-1514 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-1514 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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