Is CVE-2006-2230 actively exploited?

A proof-of-concept exploit is publicly available for CVE-2006-2230, but active exploitation has not been confirmed.

Can CVE-2006-2230 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2006-2230 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2006-2230?

CVE-2006-2230 has a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2006-2230

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: May 5, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in xiTK (xitk/main.c) in xine 0.99.4 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service via format string specifiers in an MP3 filename specified on the command line. NOTE: this is a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-1905. In addition, if the only attack vectors involve a user-assisted, local command line argument of a non-setuid program, this issue might not be a vulnerability.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-2230 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-2230. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.