Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-7157 is a legacy Google Earth beta issue where opening a specially crafted KML or KMZ file can crash the application. The business risk is mainly endpoint disruption and exposure through untrusted map files, not confirmed system takeover. Exposure appears limited to systems running Google Earth v4.0.2091 beta that can open KML or KMZ files from email, web downloads, or shared repositories. The bundle does not identify other affected versions. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless inventory shows the vulnerable beta is still deployed in sensitive workflows. Prioritize removal or upgrade over emergency response because sources show denial of service and user assistance, not active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Google Earth v4.0.2091 beta.; Remove the beta build where business use is unnecessary.; Upgrade to a supported Google Earth version after checking vendor guidance..
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- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- google-earth-kml-kmz-bo(29502)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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