CVE-2006-0077
CVE-2006-0077 is a low-severity vulnerability in Richard Dawe File Extattr with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (32nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Richard Dawe File Extattr
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Off-by-one error in the getfattr function in File::ExtAttr before 0.03 allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow via unspecified attack vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0077?
- Off-by-one error in the getfattr function in File::ExtAttr before 0.03 allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow via unspecified attack vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0077?
- CVE-2006-0077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0077 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0077?
- CVE-2006-0077 primarily affects Richard Dawe File Extattr. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0077?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-0077 published?
- CVE-2006-0077 was published on 2006-01-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18253
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=382199&group_id=153116
- http://www.osvdb.org/22160
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16118
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0013
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:richard_dawe:file_extattr:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:richard_dawe:file_extattr:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*