CVE-2006-0999
CVE-2006-0999 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Novell Open Enterprise Server 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: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Novell Open Enterprise Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The SSL server implementation in NILE.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 and Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) allows a client to force the server to use weak encryption by stating that a weak cipher is required for client compatibility, which might allow remote attackers to decrypt contents of an SSL protected session.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0999?
- The SSL server implementation in NILE.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 and Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) allows a client to force the server to use weak encryption by stating that a weak cipher is required for client compatibility, which might allow remote attackers to decrypt contents of an SSL protected session.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0999?
- CVE-2006-0999 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0999 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0999?
- CVE-2006-0999 primarily affects Novell Open Enterprise Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0999?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-0999 published?
- CVE-2006-0999 was published on 2006-03-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19324
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015799
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?10100633.htm
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/24048
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17176
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1043
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25382
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:open_enterprise_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1.1a:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp1.1b:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:novell:netware:6.5:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
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