CVE-2006-1905

CVE-2006-1905 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a long filename on an EXTINFO line in a playlist file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1905?
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.3 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a long filename on an EXTINFO line in a playlist file.
How severe is CVE-2006-1905?
CVE-2006-1905 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-1905 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1905?
CVE-2006-1905 primarily affects Xine. In total, 31 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1905?
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-2006-1905 published?
CVE-2006-1905 was published on 2006-04-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (31)

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