PatchTheCVECVE-2006-3119: The fbgs framebuffer Postscript/PDF viewer in fbi before 2.01 has a typo that prevents a filter from working c
CVE-2006-3119 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.1) affecting fbi. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The fbgs framebuffer Postscript/PDF viewer in fbi before 2.01 has a typo that prevents a filter from working correctly, which allows user-assisted attackers to bypass the filter and execute malicious Postscript commands.
Why this priority
- On your watchlist
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.1 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.8% (top 22%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2006-07-25 |
| 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-2006-3119?
fbi: upgrade to newer than 2.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2006-3119 being exploited?
CVE-2006-3119 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-2006-3119 affect?
CVE-2006-3119 affects fbi. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.1). The fbgs framebuffer Postscript/PDF viewer in fbi before 2.01 has a typo that prevents a filter from working correctly, which allows user-assisted attackers to bypass the filter and execute malicious Postscript commands.
How urgent is CVE-2006-3119?
Priority 42/100. On your watchlist