How severe is CVE-2006-1214?

CVE-2006-1214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1214 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1214?

CVE-2006-1214 affects Unreal Unrealircd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1214?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-1214 published?

CVE-2006-1214 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1214

CVE-2006-1214 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unreal Unrealircd 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: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Unreal Unrealircd
Published: 2006-03-14
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

UnrealIRCd 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause an unspecified denial of service by causing a linked server to send malformed TKL Q:Line commands, as demonstrated by "TKL - q\x08Q *\x08PoC."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1214?: UnrealIRCd 3.2.3 allows remote attackers to cause an unspecified denial of service by causing a linked server to send malformed TKL Q:Line commands, as demonstrated by "TKL - q\x08Q *\x08PoC."
How severe is CVE-2006-1214?: CVE-2006-1214 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1214 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1214?: CVE-2006-1214 affects Unreal Unrealircd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1214?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1214 published?: CVE-2006-1214 was published on 2006-03-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:unreal:unrealircd:3.2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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