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CVE-2006-4573

UnknownEPSS 2.11%

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CVE-2006-4573 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the "utf8 combining characters handling" (utf8_handle_comb function in encoding.c) in screen before 4.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via certain UTF8 sequences.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the "utf8 combining characters handling" (utf8_handle_comb function in encoding.c) in screen before 4.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via certain UTF8 sequences.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.11%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuScreen<= 4.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4573?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the "utf8 combining characters handling" (utf8_handle_comb function in encoding.c) in screen before 4.0.3 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via certain UTF8 sequences.
How severe is CVE-2006-4573?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4573 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4573?
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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Source: NVD / NIST