CVE-2006-5466

CVE-2006-5466 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rpm Package Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the showQueryPackage function in librpm in RPM Package Manager 4.4.8, when the LANG environment variable is set to ru_RU.UTF-8, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RPM packages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5466?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the showQueryPackage function in librpm in RPM Package Manager 4.4.8, when the LANG environment variable is set to ru_RU.UTF-8, might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted RPM packages.
How severe is CVE-2006-5466?
CVE-2006-5466 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-5466 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5466?
CVE-2006-5466 primarily affects Rpm Package Manager. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5466?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5466 published?
CVE-2006-5466 was published on 2006-11-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)