CVE-2006-2102
CVE-2006-2102 is a high-severity vulnerability in Poweriso with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. 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 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Poweriso
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in PowerISO 2.9 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in an ISO image.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-2102?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in PowerISO 2.9 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in an ISO image.
- How severe is CVE-2006-2102?
- CVE-2006-2102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-2102 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-2006-2102?
- CVE-2006-2102 affects Poweriso. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-2102?
- 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-2006-2102 published?
- CVE-2006-2102 was published on 2006-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19858
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/815
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016008
- http://secway.org/advisory/AD20060428.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/432359/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17726
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1570
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26140
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:poweriso:poweriso:2.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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