CVE-2006-2494: Stack-based buffer overflow in IntelliTamper 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a craf

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-2494?

intellitamper: upgrade to newer than 2.07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-2494 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2494 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-2494 affect?

CVE-2006-2494 affects intellitamper. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Stack-based buffer overflow in IntelliTamper 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .map file.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-2494?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.1UPGRADE

CVE-2006-2494 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting intellitamper. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in IntelliTamper 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .map file.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.1 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	5.3% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-05-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: lacaveprods

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-05-20 03:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:25 UTCUpdated Record last modified

lacaveprods intellitamper UPGRADE

Affected: <= 2.07

Fixed in: newer than 2.07

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 2.07 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade intellitamper

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade intellitamper

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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: IntelliTamper 2.07 - '.map' Local Arbitrary Code Execution (1)

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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-2006-2494?

intellitamper: upgrade to newer than 2.07. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-2494 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2494 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-2006-2494 affect?

CVE-2006-2494 affects intellitamper. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). Stack-based buffer overflow in IntelliTamper 2.07 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted .map file.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2494?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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