CVE-2006-5790
CVE-2006-5790 is a high-severity vulnerability in Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an entry with an attachment whose name contains format string specifiers (el_submit function), and possibly other vectors in the (2) receive_config, (3) show_rss_feed, (4) show_elog_list, (5) show_logbook_node, and (6) server_loop functions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5790?
- Multiple format string vulnerabilities in elogd.c in ELOG 2.6.2 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) an entry with an attachment whose name contains format string specifiers (el_submit function), and possibly other vectors in the (2) receive_config, (3) show_rss_feed, (4) show_elog_list, (5) show_logbook_node, and (6) server_loop functions.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5790?
- CVE-2006-5790 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5790 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5790?
- CVE-2006-5790 affects Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5790?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-5790 published?
- CVE-2006-5790 was published on 2006-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=392016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22638
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23580
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1242
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20876
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4315
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29987
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:stefan_ritt:elog_web_logbook:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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