How severe is CVE-2006-2289?

CVE-2006-2289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-2289 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2289?

CVE-2006-2289 primarily affects Avahi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2289?

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

When was CVE-2006-2289 published?

CVE-2006-2289 was published on 2006-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2289

CVE-2006-2289 is a low-severity vulnerability in Avahi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Avahi
Published: 2006-05-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in avahi-core in Avahi before 0.6.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2289?: Buffer overflow in avahi-core in Avahi before 0.6.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-2289?: CVE-2006-2289 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-2289 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2289?: CVE-2006-2289 primarily affects Avahi. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2289?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2289 published?: CVE-2006-2289 was published on 2006-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:avahi:avahi:0.6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avahi:avahi:0.6.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:avahi:avahi:0.6.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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