PatchTheCVECVE-2006-1060: Heap-based buffer overflow in zgv before 5.8 and xzgv before 0.8 might allow user-assisted attackers to execut
CVE-2006-1060 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting xzgv. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Heap-based buffer overflow in zgv before 5.8 and xzgv before 0.8 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with more than 3 output components, such as a CMYK or YCCK color space, which causes less memory to be allocated than required.
Why this priority
- High severity
- EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.5 (High) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 4.2% (top 9%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-119 |
| Published | 2006-04-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-1060?
xzgv: upgrade to newer than 0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-1060 being exploited?
CVE-2006-1060 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-2006-1060 affect?
CVE-2006-1060 affects xzgv. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Heap-based buffer overflow in zgv before 5.8 and xzgv before 0.8 might allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a JPEG image with more than 3 output components, such as a CMYK or YCCK color space, which causes less memory
How urgent is CVE-2006-1060?
Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 9%: very likely to be exploited