CVE-2006-4809

CVE-2006-4809 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Enlightenment Imlib2 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in loader_pnm.c in imlib2 before 1.2.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4809?
Stack-based buffer overflow in loader_pnm.c in imlib2 before 1.2.1, and possibly other versions, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNM image.
How severe is CVE-2006-4809?
CVE-2006-4809 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4809 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-2006-4809?
CVE-2006-4809 primarily affects Enlightenment Imlib2. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4809?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4809 published?
CVE-2006-4809 was published on 2006-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (9)

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