HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-0992
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CVE-2006-0992

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: April 14, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

10.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise Messenger before 2.0 Public Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language value without a comma or semicolon. NOTE: due to a typo, the original ZDI advisory accidentally referenced CVE-2006-0092. This is the correct identifier.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-0992 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2006-0992. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

novell1 product(s)
groupwise messenger
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?10100861.htm
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17503
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-008.html
PATCHhttp://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?10100861.htm
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17503
PATCHhttp://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-008.html

All References (24)

→
http://cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-42-advisory.txt
→
http://metasploit.blogspot.com/2006/04/exploit-development-groupwise_14.html
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/19663
→
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015911
→
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?10100861.htmPatch
→
http://www.osvdb.org/24617
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430911/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17503Patch
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1355
→
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-008.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25828
→
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1679
→
http://cirt.dk/advisories/cirt-42-advisory.txt
→
http://metasploit.blogspot.com/2006/04/exploit-development-groupwise_14.html
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/19663

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-0992
CVSS Score10.0 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 14, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-0992 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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