PatchTheCVECVE-2006-0612: Powersave daemon before 0.10.15.2 allows local users to gain privileges (unauthorized access to an X session)
CVE-2006-0612 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.6) affecting powersave. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Powersave daemon before 0.10.15.2 allows local users to gain privileges (unauthorized access to an X session) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third party information.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.6 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.4% (top 67%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-02-09 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-16 |
Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2006-0612?
powersave: upgrade to newer than 0.10.10. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-0612 being exploited?
CVE-2006-0612 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2006-0612 affect?
CVE-2006-0612 affects powersave. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.6). Powersave daemon before 0.10.15.2 allows local users to gain privileges (unauthorized access to an X session) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; portions of the details are obtained from third part
How urgent is CVE-2006-0612?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.