CVE-2006-6169
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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.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnupg | Gnupg | 1.4 |
| Gnupg | Gnupg | 2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23094Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23094Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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