CVE-2006-1513: Multiple buffer overflows in abc2ps before 1.3.3 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via c

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CVE-2006-1513 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting abc2ps. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in abc2ps before 1.3.3 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files.

Why this priority

On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2006-04-25
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: abc2ps

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-25 12:50 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

abc2ps abc2ps DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.2.2e3 · 1.2.2e4 · 1.2.5 · 1.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.2.2e3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy abc2ps || rpm -q abc2ps || abc2ps --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.2.2e3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison abc2ps sudo apt install abc2ps=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2e3> sudo apt-mark hold abc2ps

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

dnf --showduplicates list abc2ps sudo dnf downgrade abc2ps-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.2.2e3> sudo dnf versionlock add abc2ps

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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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-2006-1513?

abc2ps: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1513 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1513 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-2006-1513 affect?

CVE-2006-1513 affects abc2ps. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Multiple buffer overflows in abc2ps before 1.3.3 allow user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1513?

Priority 44/100. On your watchlist

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