How severe is CVE-2006-1514?

CVE-2006-1514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1514?

CVE-2006-1514 primarily affects Abcmidi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1514?

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-2006-1514 published?

CVE-2006-1514 was published on 2006-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1514

CVE-2006-1514 is a high-severity vulnerability in Abcmidi 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Abcmidi
Published: 2006-04-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files that trigger the overflows during translation into PostScript.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1514?: Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files that trigger the overflows during translation into PostScript.
How severe is CVE-2006-1514?: CVE-2006-1514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1514?: CVE-2006-1514 primarily affects Abcmidi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1514?: 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-2006-1514 published?: CVE-2006-1514 was published on 2006-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:abcmidi:abcmidi:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abcmidi:abcmidi:2004-12-04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:abcmidi:abcmidi:2005-01-01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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