CVE-2006-3118

CVE-2006-3118 is a low-severity vulnerability in Canonical Spread with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

spread uses a temporary file with a static filename based on the port number, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating the file during a race condition between unlink and bind function calls. NOTE: spread deletes this temporary file before use, which could cause conflicts with other programs that use the same filename, but this is not a distinct issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3118?
spread uses a temporary file with a static filename based on the port number, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating the file during a race condition between unlink and bind function calls. NOTE: spread deletes this temporary file before use, which could cause conflicts with other programs that use the same filename, but this is not a distinct issue.
How severe is CVE-2006-3118?
CVE-2006-3118 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.2, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-3118 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3118?
CVE-2006-3118 affects Canonical Spread. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3118?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-3118 published?
CVE-2006-3118 was published on 2006-06-30 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)