CVE-2006-0231

CVE-2006-0231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0231?
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.
How severe is CVE-2006-0231?
CVE-2006-0231 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0231 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0231?
CVE-2006-0231 affects Symantec Antivirus Scan Engine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0231?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0231 published?
CVE-2006-0231 was published on 2006-04-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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