CVE-2006-1168
UnknownEPSS 5.42%
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CVE-2006-1168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The decompress function in compress42.c in (1) ncompress 4.2.4 and (2) liblzw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via crafted data that leads to a buffer underflow.. EPSS estimates a 5.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The decompress function in compress42.c in (1) ncompress 4.2.4 and (2) liblzw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via crafted data that leads to a buffer underflow.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ncompress | Ncompress | 4.2.4 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-1168?
The decompress function in compress42.c in (1) ncompress 4.2.4 and (2) liblzw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via crafted data that leads to a buffer underflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-1168?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1168?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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