CVE-2006-0995

CVE-2006-0995 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Emc Dantz Retrospect 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

Description

EMC Dantz Retrospect 7 backup client 7.0.107, and other versions before 7.0.109, and 6.5 before 6.5.138 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client termination and loss of backup service) via a malformed packet to TCP port 497, which triggers an assert error.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0995?
EMC Dantz Retrospect 7 backup client 7.0.107, and other versions before 7.0.109, and 6.5 before 6.5.138 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (client termination and loss of backup service) via a malformed packet to TCP port 497, which triggers an assert error.
How severe is CVE-2006-0995?
CVE-2006-0995 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0995 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0995?
CVE-2006-0995 primarily affects Emc Dantz Retrospect. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0995?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0995 published?
CVE-2006-0995 was published on 2006-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)