CVE-2006-0231 json
Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses the same private DSA key for each installation, which allow…
published 2006-04-25 20 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2006-0239
- cvss
- 6.4
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.9%
- EPSS 1.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 80%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses the same private DSA key for each installation, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks and decrypt communications.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.4 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N |
References
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0011.html
mailing-list, patch, vendor-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/431725/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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securityfocus.com
/bid/17637
vdb-entry
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secunia.com
/advisories/19734
third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/archive/1/431734/100/0/threaded
mailing-list
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/25973
vdb-entry
- symantec.com /avcenter/security/Content/2006.04.21.html
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vupen.com
/english/advisories/2006/1464
vdb-entry
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securitytracker.com
/id?1015974
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2006-0231
- NVD CVE-2006-0231
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