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CVE-2006-6772

UnknownEPSS 4.67%

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CVE-2006-6772 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in the inputAnswer function in file.c in w3m before 0.5.2, when run with the dump or backend option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Common Name (CN) field of an SSL certificate associated with an https URL.. EPSS estimates a 4.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in the inputAnswer function in file.c in w3m before 0.5.2, when run with the dump or backend option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Common Name (CN) field of an SSL certificate associated with an https URL.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.67%

90.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
W3mW3m0.5.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6772?
Format string vulnerability in the inputAnswer function in file.c in w3m before 0.5.2, when run with the dump or backend option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the Common Name (CN) field of an SSL certificate associated with an https URL.
How severe is CVE-2006-6772?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6772 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6772?
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Source: NVD / NIST