CVE-2006-1168

CVE-2006-1168 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ncompress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The decompress function in compress42.c in (1) ncompress 4.2.4 and (2) liblzw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via crafted data that leads to a buffer underflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1168?
The decompress function in compress42.c in (1) ncompress 4.2.4 and (2) liblzw allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via crafted data that leads to a buffer underflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-1168?
CVE-2006-1168 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1168 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1168?
CVE-2006-1168 affects Ncompress. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1168?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-1168 published?
CVE-2006-1168 was published on 2006-08-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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