How severe is CVE-2006-6120?

CVE-2006-6120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6120 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6120?

CVE-2006-6120 affects Kde Koffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6120?

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

When was CVE-2006-6120 published?

CVE-2006-6120 was published on 2006-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6120

CVE-2006-6120 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Kde Koffice with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Kde Koffice
Published: 2006-12-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in the KPresenter import filter for Microsoft PowerPoint files (filters/olefilters/lib/klaola.cc) in KOffice before 1.6.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PPT file, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6120?: Integer overflow in the KPresenter import filter for Microsoft PowerPoint files (filters/olefilters/lib/klaola.cc) in KOffice before 1.6.1 allows user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PPT file, which results in a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2006-6120?: CVE-2006-6120 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6120 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6120?: CVE-2006-6120 affects Kde Koffice. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6120?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6120 published?: CVE-2006-6120 was published on 2006-12-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:kde:koffice:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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