CVE-2006-3746

CVE-2006-3746 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnupg with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Integer overflow in parse_comment in GnuPG (gpg) 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3746?
Integer overflow in parse_comment in GnuPG (gpg) 1.4.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault) via a crafted message.
How severe is CVE-2006-3746?
CVE-2006-3746 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-3746 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3746?
CVE-2006-3746 affects Gnupg. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3746?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3746 published?
CVE-2006-3746 was published on 2006-07-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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