CVE-2006-6698

CVE-2006-6698 is a low-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gconf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The GConf daemon (gconfd) in GConf 2.14.0 creates temporary files under directories with names based on the username, even when GCONF_GLOBAL_LOCKS is not set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating the directories ahead of time, which prevents other users from using Gnome.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6698?
The GConf daemon (gconfd) in GConf 2.14.0 creates temporary files under directories with names based on the username, even when GCONF_GLOBAL_LOCKS is not set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by creating the directories ahead of time, which prevents other users from using Gnome.
How severe is CVE-2006-6698?
CVE-2006-6698 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-6698 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6698?
CVE-2006-6698 affects Gnome Gconf. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6698?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6698 published?
CVE-2006-6698 was published on 2006-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)