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CVE-2006-4514

7.5 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ole_info_read_metabat function in Gnome Structured File library (libgsf) 1.14.0, and other versions before 1.14.2, allows context-dependent attackers to execute ar…

Published Nov 30, 2006libgsfCWE-119EPSS 4.17%

Overview

CVE-2006-4514 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting libgsf libgsf. It was published on November 30, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ole_info_read_metabat function in Gnome Structured File library (libgsf) 1.14.0, and other versions before 1.14.2, allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large num_metabat value in an OLE document, which causes the ole_init_info function to allocate insufficient memory.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from libgsf. Update libgsf to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070101-01-P.ascReflabs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=446Reflists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Dec/0005.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0011.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/23164Refsecunia.com/advisories/23166Refsecunia.com/advisories/23167Refsecunia.com/advisories/23227Refsecunia.com/advisories/23337Refsecunia.com/advisories/23352

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4514?

CVE-2006-4514 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting libgsf libgsf. It was published on November 30, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-4514?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-4514?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from libgsf. Update libgsf to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-4514?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4514 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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