How severe is CVE-2006-2458?

CVE-2006-2458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2458 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2458?

CVE-2006-2458 affects Libextractor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2458?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-2458 published?

CVE-2006-2458 was published on 2006-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2458

CVE-2006-2458 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libextractor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Libextractor
Published: 2006-05-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Libextractor 0.5.13 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the asf_read_header function in the ASF plugin (plugins/asfextractor.c), and (2) the parse_trak_atom function in the QT plugin (plugins/qtextractor.c).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2458?: Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Libextractor 0.5.13 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the asf_read_header function in the ASF plugin (plugins/asfextractor.c), and (2) the parse_trak_atom function in the QT plugin (plugins/qtextractor.c).
How severe is CVE-2006-2458?: CVE-2006-2458 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2458 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2458?: CVE-2006-2458 affects Libextractor. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2458?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2458 published?: CVE-2006-2458 was published on 2006-05-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:libextractor:libextractor:0.5.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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