How severe is CVE-2006-2480?

CVE-2006-2480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2480 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2480?

CVE-2006-2480 affects Dia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2480?

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

When was CVE-2006-2480 published?

CVE-2006-2480 was published on 2006-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2480

CVE-2006-2480 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Dia with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Dia
Published: 2006-05-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Dia 0.94 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by triggering errors or warnings, as demonstrated via format string specifiers in a .bmp filename. NOTE: the original exploit was demonstrated through a command line argument, but there are other mechanisms for input that are automatically processed by Dia, such as a crafted .dia file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2480?: Format string vulnerability in Dia 0.94 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code by triggering errors or warnings, as demonstrated via format string specifiers in a .bmp filename. NOTE: the original exploit was demonstrated through a command line argument, but there are other mechanisms for input that are automatically processed by Dia, such as a crafted .dia file.
How severe is CVE-2006-2480?: CVE-2006-2480 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2480 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2480?: CVE-2006-2480 affects Dia. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2480?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2480 published?: CVE-2006-2480 was published on 2006-05-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:dia:dia:0.94:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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