CVE-2006-6105

CVE-2006-6105 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdm with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Format string vulnerability in the host chooser window (gdmchooser) in GNOME Foundation Display Manager (gdm) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a hostname, which are used in an error dialog.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6105?
Format string vulnerability in the host chooser window (gdmchooser) in GNOME Foundation Display Manager (gdm) allows local users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a hostname, which are used in an error dialog.
How severe is CVE-2006-6105?
CVE-2006-6105 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6105 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6105?
CVE-2006-6105 primarily affects Gnome Gdm. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6105?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6105 published?
CVE-2006-6105 was published on 2006-12-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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