How severe is CVE-2006-2230?

CVE-2006-2230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2230?

CVE-2006-2230 affects Xine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2230?

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

When was CVE-2006-2230 published?

CVE-2006-2230 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2230

CVE-2006-2230 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Xine
Published: 2006-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.4 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service via format string specifiers in an MP3 filename specified on the command line. NOTE: this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1905. In addition, if the only attack vectors involve a user-assisted, local command line argument of a non-setuid program, this issue might not be a vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2230?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.4 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service via format string specifiers in an MP3 filename specified on the command line. NOTE: this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1905. In addition, if the only attack vectors involve a user-assisted, local command line argument of a non-setuid program, this issue might not be a vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2006-2230?: CVE-2006-2230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2230?: CVE-2006-2230 affects Xine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2230?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2230 published?: CVE-2006-2230 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:xine:xine:0.99.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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