How severe is CVE-2006-7075?

CVE-2006-7075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-7075 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7075?

CVE-2006-7075 affects Aqualung. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7075?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-7075 published?

CVE-2006-7075 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7075

CVE-2006-7075 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Aqualung with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Aqualung
Published: 2007-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the meta_read_flac function in meta_decoder.c for Aqualung 0.9beta5 and earlier, and CVS 0.193.2 and earlier, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Vorbis comment in a Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7075?: Buffer overflow in the meta_read_flac function in meta_decoder.c for Aqualung 0.9beta5 and earlier, and CVS 0.193.2 and earlier, allows user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Vorbis comment in a Free Lossless Audio Codec (FLAC) file.
How severe is CVE-2006-7075?: CVE-2006-7075 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-7075 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7075?: CVE-2006-7075 affects Aqualung. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7075?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-7075 published?: CVE-2006-7075 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:aqualung:aqualung:0.9_beta5:beta5:*:*:*:*:*:*