CVE-2006-6979

Name: CVE-2006-6979
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2007-02-08T18:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6979 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ruby handlers in the Magnatune component in Amarok do not properly quote text in certain contexts, probably including construction of an unzip command line, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ruby handlers in the Magnatune component in Amarok do not properly quote text in certain contexts, probably including construction of an unzip command line, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.32%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Amarok	Amarok	All versions

References

http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=166901
http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=138499Vendor Advisory
http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Jan/0015.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23984Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24159Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24510Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200703-11.xml
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22568
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0613Vendor Advisory
http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=166901
http://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=138499Vendor Advisory
http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Jan/0015.htmlVendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/23984Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24159Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/24510Vendor Advisory
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200703-11.xml
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22568
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0613Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 8, 2007
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6979?

How severe is CVE-2006-6979?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6979 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6979?

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