CVE-2006-7157
CVE-2006-7157 is a high-severity vulnerability in Google Earth with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Google Earth
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in Google Earth v4.0.2091 (beta) allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a KML or KMZ file with a long href element.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-7157?
- Buffer overflow in Google Earth v4.0.2091 (beta) allows remote user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a KML or KMZ file with a long href element.
- How severe is CVE-2006-7157?
- CVE-2006-7157 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-7157 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-7157?
- CVE-2006-7157 affects Google Earth. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-7157?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-7157 published?
- CVE-2006-7157 was published on 2007-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116068034629718&w=2
- http://securitydot.net/xpl/exploits/vulnerabilities/articles/1660/exploit.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2375
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/448544/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20464
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29502
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:google:earth:4.0.2091:beta:*:*:*:*:*:*
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