CVE-2006-6854: The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6854?

quickcam: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6854 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6854 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-2006-6854 affect?

CVE-2006-6854 affects quickcam. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption, which might allow attackers to execute arb

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6854?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2006-6854 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting quickcam. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption, which might allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted QuickCam object.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.3% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: de marchi daniele

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

de marchi daniele quickcam UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.9

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.9

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade quickcam

Note

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

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6854?

quickcam: upgrade to newer than 1.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6854 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6854 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-2006-6854 affect?

CVE-2006-6854 affects quickcam. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The qcamvc_video_init function in qcamvc.c in De Marchi Daniele QuickCam VC Linux device driver (aka quickcam-vc) 1.0.9 and earlier does not properly check a boundary, triggering memory corruption, which might allow attackers to execute arb

How urgent is CVE-2006-6854?

Priority 52/100. High severity; On your watchlist

References

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