CVE-2006-4513
CVE-2006-4513 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wvware 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
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Wvware
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple integer overflows in the WV library in wvWare (formerly mswordview) before 1.2.3, as used by AbiWord, KWord, and possibly other products, allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word (DOC) file that produces (1) large LFO clfolvl values in the wvGetLFO_records function or (2) a large LFO nolfo value in the wvGetFLO_PLF function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-4513?
- Multiple integer overflows in the WV library in wvWare (formerly mswordview) before 1.2.3, as used by AbiWord, KWord, and possibly other products, allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Microsoft Word (DOC) file that produces (1) large LFO clfolvl values in the wvGetLFO_records function or (2) a large LFO nolfo value in the wvGetFLO_PLF function.
- How severe is CVE-2006-4513?
- CVE-2006-4513 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-4513 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-4513?
- CVE-2006-4513 affects Wvware. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-4513?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-4513 published?
- CVE-2006-4513 was published on 2006-10-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=433
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=434
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22595
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22680
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22705
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23273
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23335
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200612-01.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017126
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:202
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_28_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20761
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-374-1
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4221
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29833
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wvware:wvware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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