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CVE-2006-7221: Multiple off-by-one errors in fsplib.c in fsplib before 0.8 allow attackers to cause a denial of service vi...

Multiple off-by-one errors in fsplib.c in fsplib before 0.8 allow attackers to cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors involving the (1) name and (2) d_name entry attributes.

HighCVSS 7.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old memory-safety flaw in fsplib before 0.8. A remote attacker could trigger a crash, causing denial of service. The public record does not show data theft or code execution, and it does not show confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to systems or products that include fsplib before 0.8 and process untrusted fsplib/FSP-related metadata. The provided CVE data lists affected vendor and product as n/a, so downstream package exposure must be confirmed locally. Prioritize if fsplib is present in internet-facing or availability-critical services. Otherwise, handle as legacy dependency cleanup. Business risk is service disruption, not confirmed compromise, based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any direct or bundled fsplib dependency.; Upgrade fsplib to 0.8 or later where applicable.; Check downstream vendor advisories for packaged fixes..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
2Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.5CVSS 3.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H3.93.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

7.5High
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2006-7221Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
n/an/an/aListed
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CWE details

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CWE-119 · source CWE mapping

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.