CVE-2006-2465: Buffer overflow in MP3Info 0.8.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument

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MEDIUM 5.1DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2465 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting mp3info. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in MP3Info 0.8.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: if mp3info is not installed setuid or setgid in any reasonable context, then this issue might not be a vulnerability.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.4% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mp3info

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-19 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mp3info mp3info DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.8.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.8.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mp3info || rpm -q mp3info || mp3info --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.8.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mp3info sudo apt install mp3info=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.4> sudo apt-mark hold mp3info

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

dnf --showduplicates list mp3info sudo dnf downgrade mp3info-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.8.4> sudo dnf versionlock add mp3info

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.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: MP3Info 0.8.5a - Buffer Overflow
Exploit-DB: MP3Info 0.8.5a - Local Buffer Overflow (SEH)

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2465?

mp3info: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2465 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2465 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-2006-2465 affect?

CVE-2006-2465 affects mp3info. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Buffer overflow in MP3Info 0.8.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long command line argument. NOTE: if mp3info is not installed setuid or setgid in any reasonable context, then this issue might not be a vulnerability.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2465?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

References

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