CVE-2006-1514: Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-1514?

abcmidi: upgrade to newer than 2006-04-22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-1514 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1514 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-1514 affect?

CVE-2006-1514 affects abcmidi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files that trigger the overflows during translation into PostScript.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-1514?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2006-1514 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting abcmidi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files that trigger the overflows during translation into PostScript.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.8% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-27
Last modified	2026-06-16

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-27 13:34 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

abcmidi abcmidi UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2006-04-22 · 2004-12-04 · 2005-01-01

Fixed in: newer than 2006-04-22

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2006-04-22 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade abcmidi

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade abcmidi

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1514?

abcmidi: upgrade to newer than 2006-04-22. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1514 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1514 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-2006-1514 affect?

CVE-2006-1514 affects abcmidi. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple buffer overflows in the abcmidi-yaps translator in abcmidi 20050101, and other versions, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted ABC music files that trigger the overflows during translation into PostScript.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1514?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2004-1256 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) event_text and (2) event_specific functions in abc2midi 2004.12.04 allow

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