CVE-2006-4810

CVE-2006-4810 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Texinfo with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the readline function in util/texindex.c, as used by the (1) texi2dvi and (2) texindex commands, in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Texinfo file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4810?
Buffer overflow in the readline function in util/texindex.c, as used by the (1) texi2dvi and (2) texindex commands, in texinfo 4.8 and earlier allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted Texinfo file.
How severe is CVE-2006-4810?
CVE-2006-4810 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4810 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4810?
CVE-2006-4810 affects Gnu Texinfo. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4810?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4810 published?
CVE-2006-4810 was published on 2006-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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