CVE-2006-0681 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in the Power Daemon's WHATIDO variable.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0681?
CVE-2006-0681 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Feb 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in powerd.c in Power Daemon (powerd) 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the WHATIDO variable.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0681?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Power Daemon Power Daemon.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0681?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0681 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-0681 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-0681 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj59-9vj7-3rxq.