CVE-2006-6860: Buffer overflow in the sendToMythTV function in MythControlServer.c in MythControl 1.0 and earlier allows remo

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6860?

mythcontrol: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6860 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6860 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-2006-6860 affect?

CVE-2006-6860 affects mythcontrol. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the sendToMythTV function in MythControlServer.c in MythControl 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted sendStr string to the Bluetooth interface. NOTE: some of these details are o

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6860?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6860 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting mythcontrol. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the sendToMythTV function in MythControlServer.c in MythControl 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted sendStr string to the Bluetooth interface. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.4% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mythcontrol

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

mythcontrol mythcontrol UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0

Fixed in: newer than 1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mythcontrol

Note

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

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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-2006-6860?

mythcontrol: upgrade to newer than 1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6860 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6860 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-2006-6860 affect?

CVE-2006-6860 affects mythcontrol. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the sendToMythTV function in MythControlServer.c in MythControl 1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted sendStr string to the Bluetooth interface. NOTE: some of these details are o

How urgent is CVE-2006-6860?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

Software pages

Bluetooth vulnerabilities

References

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