CVE-2007-0406

CVE-2007-0406 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gxine 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

Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) main function in (a) client.c, and the (2) server_setup and (3) server_client_connect functions in (b) server.c in gxine 0.5.9 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-0406?
Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) main function in (a) client.c, and the (2) server_setup and (3) server_client_connect functions in (b) server.c in gxine 0.5.9 and earlier allow local users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) or gain privileges via a long HOME environment variable. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2007-0406?
CVE-2007-0406 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-0406 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-0406?
CVE-2007-0406 affects Gxine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-0406?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-0406 published?
CVE-2007-0406 was published on 2007-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)