How severe is CVE-2006-1515?

CVE-2006-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-1515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1515?

CVE-2006-1515 primarily affects Typespeed. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1515?

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-2006-1515 published?

CVE-2006-1515 was published on 2006-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1515

CVE-2006-1515 is a high-severity vulnerability in Typespeed 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

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Typespeed
Published: 2006-05-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the addnewword function in typespeed 0.4.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1515?: Buffer overflow in the addnewword function in typespeed 0.4.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-1515?: CVE-2006-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1515?: CVE-2006-1515 primarily affects Typespeed. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1515?: 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-2006-1515 published?: CVE-2006-1515 was published on 2006-05-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:typespeed:typespeed:0.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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