CVE-2006-2458: Extractor Libextractor Multiple Heap-based Buffer Overflows Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-f836-7jqw-3684
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2006-2458 is a MODERATE libextractor multiple heap-based buffer overflows vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Extractor libraries in the PyPI ecosystem. The issue involves libextractor multiple heap-based buffer overflows. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2006-2458 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2006-2458
GHSA Identifier GHSA-f836-7jqw-3684
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Extractor
Package Ecosystem PyPI
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2006-2458

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Extractor dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

extractor fixed: Latest secure release 
pip install extractor>=Latest secure release
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

pip show extractor

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Python environment is affected by CVE-2006-2458, inspect your installed packages using pip:

pip show extractor

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Extractor in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The pip show extractor command checks currently installed packages in your active Python environment.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Extractor, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in Libextractor 0.5.13 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) the asf_read_header function in the ASF plugin (plugins/asfextractor.c), and (2) the parse_trak_atom function in the QT plugin (plugins/qtextractor.c).

CVE-2006-2458 Affected Extractor Versions

1 component(s)
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
extractor
pypi/extractor
PyPI
0.5
All 1 versions
0.5
None specified

References

NVD — CVE-2006-2458 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-2458
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/265... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26531
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/265... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26532
Extractor Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/extractor/PYSEC-2006-4.yaml
gnunet.org/libextractor WEB
http://gnunet.org/libextractor
Extractor Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1081
Extractor Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200605-14.xml

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2458?
CVE-2006-2458 is a security vulnerability in Extractor involving Libextractor multiple heap-based buffer overflows under General Security Weakness.
Which Extractor versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches across affected packages: extractor.
What version fixes CVE-2006-2458?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is extractor affected?
Yes, extractor is affected in releases prior to Latest secure release. Upgrade your dependency to Latest secure release or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2006-2458?
CVE-2006-2458 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check PyPI dependencies for CVE-2006-2458?
Run the dependency tree command: 'pip show extractor'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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