CVE-2006-6121
CVE-2006-6121 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Acer Lunchapp.aplunch with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 12% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Acer Lunchapp.aplunch
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Acer Notebook LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by calling the Run method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6121?
- Acer Notebook LunchApp.APlunch ActiveX control allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by calling the Run method.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6121?
- CVE-2006-6121 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6121 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6121?
- CVE-2006-6121 affects Acer Lunchapp.aplunch. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6121?
- 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-2006-6121 published?
- CVE-2006-6121 was published on 2006-11-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/utilities/LaunchAppFix/AcerLAppFix.zip
- http://global.acer.com/support/patch20070101.htm
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23003
- http://vuln.sg/acerlunchapp-en.html
- http://www.f-secure.com/weblog/archives/archive-012007.html#00001073
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/221700
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/468871/100/200/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21207
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-128A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4602
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2007/ms07-027
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30417
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:acer:lunchapp.aplunch:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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