CVE-2006-2549

CVE-2006-2549 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pdf Tools Ag Pdf Form Filling And Flattening Tool 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in PDF Form Filling and Flattening Tool before 3.1.0.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long field names.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2549?
Stack-based buffer overflow in PDF Form Filling and Flattening Tool before 3.1.0.12 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via long field names.
How severe is CVE-2006-2549?
CVE-2006-2549 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-2549 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2549?
CVE-2006-2549 affects Pdf Tools Ag Pdf Form Filling And Flattening Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2549?
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-2006-2549 published?
CVE-2006-2549 was published on 2006-05-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)