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CVE-2006-5466

UnknownEPSS 3.58%

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CVE-2006-5466 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the showQueryPackage function in librpm in RPM Package Manager 4.4.8, when the LANG environment variable is set to ru_RU.UTF-8, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RPM packages.. EPSS estimates a 3.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the showQueryPackage function in librpm in RPM Package Manager 4.4.8, when the LANG environment variable is set to ru_RU.UTF-8, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RPM packages.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.58%

87.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RpmPackage Manager4.4.8
UbuntuUbuntu Linux6.06_lts
UbuntuUbuntu Linux6.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5466?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the showQueryPackage function in librpm in RPM Package Manager 4.4.8, when the LANG environment variable is set to ru_RU.UTF-8, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RPM packages.
How severe is CVE-2006-5466?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5466 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5466?
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