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CVE-2006-6169

6.8 · MEDIUM

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ask_outfile_name function in openfile.c for GnuPG (gpg) 1.4 and 2.0, when running interactively, might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via messages with…

Published Nov 29, 2006gnupgEPSS 3.26%

Overview

CVE-2006-6169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnupg gnupg. It was published on November 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. 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 ask_outfile_name function in openfile.c for GnuPG (gpg) 1.4 and 2.0, when running interactively, might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via messages with "C-escape" expansions, which cause the make_printable_string function to return a longer string than expected while constructing a prompt.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnupg. Update gnupg 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/20061201-01-P.ascReflists.gnupg.org/pipermail/gnupg-announce/2006q4/000241.htmlReflists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Dec/0004.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/23094Refsecunia.com/advisories/23110Refsecunia.com/advisories/23146Refsecunia.com/advisories/23161Refsecunia.com/advisories/23171Refsecunia.com/advisories/23250Refsecunia.com/advisories/23269

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6169?

CVE-2006-6169 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting gnupg gnupg. It was published on November 29, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-6169?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, 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-2006-6169?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnupg. Update gnupg 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-2006-6169?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6169 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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