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CVE-2006-6169

UnknownEPSS 3.15%

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CVE-2006-6169 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in the ask_outfile_name function in openfile.c for GnuPG (gpg) 1.4 and 2.0, when running interactively, might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via messages with "C-escape" expansions, which cause the make_printable_string function to return a longer string than expected while constructing a prompt.. EPSS estimates a 3.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ask_outfile_name function in openfile.c for GnuPG (gpg) 1.4 and 2.0, when running interactively, might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via messages with "C-escape" expansions, which cause the make_printable_string function to return a longer string than expected while constructing a prompt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.15%

86.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnupgGnupg1.4
GnupgGnupg2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6169?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ask_outfile_name function in openfile.c for GnuPG (gpg) 1.4 and 2.0, when running interactively, might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via messages with "C-escape" expansions, which cause the make_printable_string function to return a longer string than expected while constructing a prompt.
How severe is CVE-2006-6169?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6169 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6169?
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Source: NVD / NIST