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CVE-2006-6235

UnknownEPSS 5.67%

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CVE-2006-6235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A "stack overwrite" vulnerability in GnuPG (gpg) 1.x before 1.4.6, 2.x before 2.0.2, and 1.9.0 through 1.9.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted OpenPGP packets that cause GnuPG to dereference a function pointer from deallocated stack memory.. EPSS estimates a 5.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A "stack overwrite" vulnerability in GnuPG (gpg) 1.x before 1.4.6, 2.x before 2.0.2, and 1.9.0 through 1.9.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted OpenPGP packets that cause GnuPG to dereference a function pointer from deallocated stack memory.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.67%

92.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2.4
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2.5
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2.6
GnuPrivacy Guard1.2.7
GnuPrivacy Guard1.3.3
GnuPrivacy Guard1.3.4
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4.1
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4.2
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4.2.1
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4.2.2
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4.3
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4.4
GnuPrivacy Guard1.4.5
GnuPrivacy Guard1.9.10
GnuPrivacy Guard1.9.15
GnuPrivacy Guard1.9.20
GnuPrivacy Guard2.0
GnuPrivacy Guard2.0.1
Gpg4winGpg4win1.0.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux4.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop3.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop4.0
RedhatFedora Corecore_5.0
RedhatFedora Corecore6
RedhatLinux Advanced Workstation2.1
RpathLinux1
SlackwareSlackware Linux11.0
UbuntuUbuntu Linux5.10
UbuntuUbuntu Linux6.06

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6235?
A "stack overwrite" vulnerability in GnuPG (gpg) 1.x before 1.4.6, 2.x before 2.0.2, and 1.9.0 through 1.9.95 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted OpenPGP packets that cause GnuPG to dereference a function pointer from deallocated stack memory.
How severe is CVE-2006-6235?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6235 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6235?
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