PatchTheCVECVE-2006-4089: Multiple buffer overflows in Andy Lo-A-Foe AlsaPlayer 0.99.76 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a de
CVE-2006-4089 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting alsaplayer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Multiple buffer overflows in Andy Lo-A-Foe AlsaPlayer 0.99.76 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), or have other unknown impact, via (1) a long Location field sent by a web server, which triggers an overflow in the reconnect function in reader/http/http.c; (2) a long URL sent by a web server when AlsaPlayer is seeking a media file for the playlist, which triggers overflows in new_list_item and CbUpd
Why this priority
- EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.0 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 11.3% (top 4%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-08-11 |
| 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
Public exploits and detection
Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.
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-2006-4089?
alsaplayer: upgrade to newer than 0.99.76. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-4089 being exploited?
CVE-2006-4089 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-2006-4089 affect?
CVE-2006-4089 affects alsaplayer. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Multiple buffer overflows in Andy Lo-A-Foe AlsaPlayer 0.99.76 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), or have other unknown impact, via (1) a long Location field sent by a web server, which trigg
How urgent is CVE-2006-4089?
Priority 46/100. EPSS top 4%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference
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