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CVE-2006-5864

5.1 · MEDIUM

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ps_gettext function in ps.c for GNU gv 3.6.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript (PS) file w…

Published Nov 11, 2006gnuCWE-119EPSS 16.12%

Overview

CVE-2006-5864 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnu gv. It was published on November 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the ps_gettext function in ps.c for GNU gv 3.6.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PostScript (PS) file with certain headers that contain long comments, as demonstrated using the (1) DocumentMedia, (2) DocumentPaperSizes, and possibly (3) PageMedia and (4) PaperSize headers. NOTE: this issue can be exploited through other products that use gv such as evince.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update gv 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

Refsecunia.com/advisories/22787Refsecunia.com/advisories/22932Refsecunia.com/advisories/23006Refsecunia.com/advisories/23018Refsecunia.com/advisories/23111Refsecunia.com/advisories/23118Refsecunia.com/advisories/23183Refsecunia.com/advisories/23266Refsecunia.com/advisories/23306Refsecunia.com/advisories/23335

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5864?

CVE-2006-5864 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnu gv. It was published on November 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-5864?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-5864?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnu. Update gv 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-2006-5864?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-5864 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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