How severe is CVE-2006-0640?

CVE-2006-0640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-0640 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0640?

CVE-2006-0640 affects Orbicule Undercover. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0640?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0640 published?

CVE-2006-0640 was published on 2006-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0640

CVE-2006-0640 is a low-severity vulnerability in Orbicule Undercover with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Orbicule Undercover
Published: 2006-02-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Orbicule Undercover allows attackers with physical or root access to disable the protection by using the chmod command to change the permissions of the /private/etc/uc.app/Contents/MacOS/uc file, which prevents the service from being started in LaunchDaemon.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0640?: Orbicule Undercover allows attackers with physical or root access to disable the protection by using the chmod command to change the permissions of the /private/etc/uc.app/Contents/MacOS/uc file, which prevents the service from being started in LaunchDaemon.
How severe is CVE-2006-0640?: CVE-2006-0640 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0640 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0640?: CVE-2006-0640 affects Orbicule Undercover. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0640?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0640 published?: CVE-2006-0640 was published on 2006-02-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/423955/100/0/threaded

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:orbicule:undercover:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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