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CVE-2006-6146

2.6 · LOW

Buffer overflow in the HPDF_Page_Circle function in hpdf_page_operator.c in Takeshi Kanno Haru Free PDF Library (libharu2, aka libharu) 2.0.7 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause…

Published Nov 28, 2006takeshi_kannoEPSS 1.24%

Overview

CVE-2006-6146 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting takeshi_kanno haru_free_pdf_library. It was published on November 28, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the HPDF_Page_Circle function in hpdf_page_operator.c in Takeshi Kanno Haru Free PDF Library (libharu2, aka libharu) 2.0.7 and earlier allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain arguments that yield a large amount of PDF data, as demonstrated by a filled circle.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from takeshi_kanno. Update haru_free_pdf_library 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

Refsourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=465886Refsourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1597538&group_id=83044&atid=568129Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21259Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4675Refsourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=465886Refsourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1597538&group_id=83044&atid=568129Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21259Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4675

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6146?

CVE-2006-6146 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting takeshi_kanno haru_free_pdf_library. It was published on November 28, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2006-6146?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated LOW. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6146?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from takeshi_kanno. Update haru_free_pdf_library 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-2006-6146?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6146 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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