CVE-2006-5111

CVE-2006-5111 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Libksba Library 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

The libksba library 0.9.12 and possibly other versions, as used by gpgsm in the newpg package on SUSE LINUX, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed X.509 certificate in a signature.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5111?
The libksba library 0.9.12 and possibly other versions, as used by gpgsm in the newpg package on SUSE LINUX, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed X.509 certificate in a signature.
How severe is CVE-2006-5111?
CVE-2006-5111 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5111 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5111?
CVE-2006-5111 affects Libksba Library. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5111?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5111 published?
CVE-2006-5111 was published on 2006-10-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)