CVE-2006-0077: Off-by-one error in the getfattr function in File::ExtAttr before 0.03 allows attackers to trigger a buffer ov

Routine

LOW 2.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0077 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting file extattr. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Off-by-one error in the getfattr function in File::ExtAttr before 0.03 allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow via unspecified attack vectors.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 66%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-04
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: richard dawe

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-04 01:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

richard dawe file extattr DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.1 · 0.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy file-extattr || rpm -q file-extattr || file-extattr --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison file-extattr sudo apt install file-extattr=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo apt-mark hold file-extattr

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list file-extattr sudo dnf downgrade file-extattr-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add file-extattr

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0077?

file extattr: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0077 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0077 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0077 affect?

CVE-2006-0077 affects file extattr. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Off-by-one error in the getfattr function in File::ExtAttr before 0.03 allows attackers to trigger a buffer overflow via unspecified attack vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2006-0077?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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