CVE-2006-0898

CVE-2006-0898 is a low-severity vulnerability in Lincoln D. Stein Crypt Cbc with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Crypt::CBC Perl module 2.16 and earlier, when running in RandomIV mode, uses an initialization vector (IV) of 8 bytes, which results in weaker encryption when used with a cipher that requires a larger block size than 8 bytes, such as Rijndael.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0898?
Crypt::CBC Perl module 2.16 and earlier, when running in RandomIV mode, uses an initialization vector (IV) of 8 bytes, which results in weaker encryption when used with a cipher that requires a larger block size than 8 bytes, such as Rijndael.
How severe is CVE-2006-0898?
CVE-2006-0898 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-0898 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (69th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0898?
CVE-2006-0898 primarily affects Lincoln D. Stein Crypt Cbc. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0898?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0898 published?
CVE-2006-0898 was published on 2006-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)