CVE-2006-0681

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Format string vulnerability in powerd.c in Power Daemon (powerd) 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the WHATIDO variable.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 94.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 15, 2006

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (10)

cve@mitrehttp://gotfault.net/research/advisory/gadv-powerd.txt
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/18841
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16582
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0545
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24713
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://gotfault.net/research/advisory/gadv-powerd.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/18841
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16582
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0545
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24713

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1486✓ verified
First seen Feb 10, 2006
Power Daemon 2.0.2 - 'WHATIDO' Remote Format String
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2006-0681?

CVE-2006-0681 is a none vulnerability published on February 15, 2006. Format string vulnerability in powerd.c in Power Daemon (powerd) 2.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the WHATIDO variable.

When was CVE-2006-0681 disclosed?

CVE-2006-0681 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 15, 2006, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2006-0681 actively exploited?

CVE-2006-0681 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 94.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2006-0681?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2006-0681, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2006-0681

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