How severe is CVE-2006-5657?

CVE-2006-5657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-5657 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-5657?

CVE-2006-5657 affects Vilistextum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5657?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-5657 published?

CVE-2006-5657 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-5657

CVE-2006-5657 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Vilistextum with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Vilistextum
Published: 2006-11-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple off-by-one errors in src/text.c in Vilistextum before 2.6.9 have unknown impact and attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5657?: Multiple off-by-one errors in src/text.c in Vilistextum before 2.6.9 have unknown impact and attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-5657?: CVE-2006-5657 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-5657 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5657?: CVE-2006-5657 affects Vilistextum. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5657?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-5657 published?: CVE-2006-5657 was published on 2006-11-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:vilistextum:vilistextum:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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