CVE-2006-0612

CVE-2006-0612 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powersave with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Powersave daemon before 0.10.15.2 allows local users to gain privileges (unauthorized access to an X session) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0612?
Powersave daemon before 0.10.15.2 allows local users to gain privileges (unauthorized access to an X session) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-0612?
CVE-2006-0612 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0612 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0612?
CVE-2006-0612 affects Powersave. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0612?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0612 published?
CVE-2006-0612 was published on 2006-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)