CVE-2006-2465

CVE-2006-2465 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mp3info with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in MP3Info 0.8.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: if mp3info is not installed setuid or setgid in any reasonable context, then this issue might not be a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2465?
Buffer overflow in MP3Info 0.8.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: if mp3info is not installed setuid or setgid in any reasonable context, then this issue might not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-2465?
CVE-2006-2465 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2465 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-2006-2465?
CVE-2006-2465 affects Mp3info. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2465?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2465 published?
CVE-2006-2465 was published on 2006-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)