CVE-2006-6226
CVE-2006-6226 is a high-severity vulnerability in Neoengine 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: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Neoengine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) Console::Render in neoengine/console.cpp and (2) TextArea::Render in neowtk/textarea.cpp.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6226?
- Multiple format string vulnerabilities in NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) Console::Render in neoengine/console.cpp and (2) TextArea::Render in neowtk/textarea.cpp.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6226?
- CVE-2006-6226 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6226 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6226?
- CVE-2006-6226 affects Neoengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6226?
- 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-2006-6226 published?
- CVE-2006-6226 was published on 2006-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/neoenginex-adv.txt
- http://www.osvdb.org/27926
- http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5MP0N2AIUC.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18696
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:neoengine:neoengine:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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