CVE-2006-6318

CVE-2006-6318 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The show_elog_list function in elogd.c in elog 2.6.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by attempting to access a logbook whose name begins with "global," which results in a NULL pointer dereference. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6318?
The show_elog_list function in elogd.c in elog 2.6.2 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) by attempting to access a logbook whose name begins with "global," which results in a NULL pointer dereference. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6318?
CVE-2006-6318 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6318 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6318?
CVE-2006-6318 primarily affects Stefan Ritt Elog Web Logbook. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6318?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6318 published?
CVE-2006-6318 was published on 2006-12-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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