How severe is CVE-2006-0178?

CVE-2006-0178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-0178 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0178?

CVE-2006-0178 affects Cray Unicos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0178?

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-2006-0178 published?

CVE-2006-0178 was published on 2006-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0178

CVE-2006-0178 is a high-severity vulnerability in Cray Unicos 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Cray Unicos
Published: 2006-01-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in /bin/ftp in UNICOS 9.0.2.2 allows local users to have an unknown impact via format string specifiers in the quote command. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0178?: Format string vulnerability in /bin/ftp in UNICOS 9.0.2.2 allows local users to have an unknown impact via format string specifiers in the quote command. NOTE: because the program is not setuid and not normally called from remote programs, there may not be a typical attack vector for the issue that crosses privilege boundaries. Therefore this may not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-0178?: CVE-2006-0178 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0178 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0178?: CVE-2006-0178 affects Cray Unicos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0178?: 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-2006-0178 published?: CVE-2006-0178 was published on 2006-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:cray:unicos:9.0.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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