How severe is CVE-2006-0138?

CVE-2006-0138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0138 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0138?

CVE-2006-0138 affects Amsn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0138?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0138 published?

CVE-2006-0138 was published on 2006-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0138

CVE-2006-0138 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Amsn with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Amsn
Published: 2006-01-09
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client hang and termination of client's instant-messaging session) by repeatedly sending crafted data to the default file-transfer port (TCP 6891).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0138?: aMSN (aka Alvaro's Messenger) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client hang and termination of client's instant-messaging session) by repeatedly sending crafted data to the default file-transfer port (TCP 6891).
How severe is CVE-2006-0138?: CVE-2006-0138 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0138 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0138?: CVE-2006-0138 affects Amsn. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0138?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0138 published?: CVE-2006-0138 was published on 2006-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:amsn:amsn:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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