CVE-2006-0250

CVE-2006-0250 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Carnegie Mellon University Snmptrapd 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

Format string vulnerability in the snmp_input function in snmptrapd in CMU SNMP utilities (cmu-snmp) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted SNMP messages to UDP port 162.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0250?
Format string vulnerability in the snmp_input function in snmptrapd in CMU SNMP utilities (cmu-snmp) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending crafted SNMP messages to UDP port 162.
How severe is CVE-2006-0250?
CVE-2006-0250 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0250 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0250?
CVE-2006-0250 primarily affects Carnegie Mellon University Snmptrapd. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0250?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0250 published?
CVE-2006-0250 was published on 2006-01-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)