CVE-2006-2099: Directory traversal vulnerability in UltraISO 8.0.0.1392 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-2099 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting ultraiso. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Directory traversal vulnerability in UltraISO 8.0.0.1392 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in an ISO image.

Why this priority

Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-04-29
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: ezb systems

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-04-29 10:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:24 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ezb systems ultraiso DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0.0.1392

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0.0.1392

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy ultraiso || rpm -q ultraiso || ultraiso --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0.0.1392 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison ultraiso sudo apt install ultraiso=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0.1392> sudo apt-mark hold ultraiso

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list ultraiso sudo dnf downgrade ultraiso-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0.0.1392> sudo dnf versionlock add ultraiso

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: ezb systems ultraiso 8.0.1392 - Directory Traversal

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-2099?

ultraiso: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2099 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2099 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-2006-2099 affect?

CVE-2006-2099 affects ultraiso. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Directory traversal vulnerability in UltraISO 8.0.0.1392 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in a filename in an ISO image.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2099?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference

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