How severe is CVE-2006-2542?

CVE-2006-2542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2006-2542 being actively exploited?

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

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2542?

CVE-2006-2542 affects Ti Kan Xmcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2542?

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

When was CVE-2006-2542 published?

CVE-2006-2542 was published on 2006-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2542

CVE-2006-2542 is a low-severity vulnerability in Ti Kan Xmcd 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% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Ti Kan Xmcd
Published: 2006-05-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

xmcdconfig in xmcd for Debian GNU/Linux 2.6-17.1 creates /var/lib/cddb and /var/lib/xmcd/discog with world writable permissions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2542?: xmcdconfig in xmcd for Debian GNU/Linux 2.6-17.1 creates /var/lib/cddb and /var/lib/xmcd/discog with world writable permissions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (disk consumption).
How severe is CVE-2006-2542?: CVE-2006-2542 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-2542 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2542?: CVE-2006-2542 affects Ti Kan Xmcd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2542?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2542 published?: CVE-2006-2542 was published on 2006-05-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ti_kan:xmcd:2.6.17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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