CVE-2006-0176

CVE-2006-0176 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xmame with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in certain functions in src/fileio.c and src/unix/fileio.c in xmame before 11 January 2006 may allow local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -lang, (2) -ctrlr, (3) -pb, or (4) -rec argument on many operating systems, and via a long (5) -jdev argument on Ubuntu Linux.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0176?
Buffer overflow in certain functions in src/fileio.c and src/unix/fileio.c in xmame before 11 January 2006 may allow local users to gain privileges via a long (1) -lang, (2) -ctrlr, (3) -pb, or (4) -rec argument on many operating systems, and via a long (5) -jdev argument on Ubuntu Linux.
How severe is CVE-2006-0176?
CVE-2006-0176 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0176 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0176?
CVE-2006-0176 affects Xmame. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0176?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-0176 published?
CVE-2006-0176 was published on 2006-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)