CVE-2006-0681

CVE-2006-0681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Power Daemon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0681?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-0681?
CVE-2006-0681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0681 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0681?
CVE-2006-0681 primarily affects Power Daemon. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0681?
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-2006-0681 published?
CVE-2006-0681 was published on 2006-02-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)