How severe is CVE-2006-1840?

CVE-2006-1840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-1840 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-1840?

CVE-2006-1840 primarily affects Empire Server. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1840?

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

When was CVE-2006-1840 published?

CVE-2006-1840 was published on 2006-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-1840

CVE-2006-1840 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Empire Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (70th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Empire Server
Published: 2006-04-19
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Empire Server before 4.3.1 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) load, (2) spy and (3) bomb functions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-1840?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Empire Server before 4.3.1 allow attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via the (1) load, (2) spy and (3) bomb functions.
How severe is CVE-2006-1840?: CVE-2006-1840 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-1840 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (70th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-1840?: CVE-2006-1840 primarily affects Empire Server. In total, 15 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1840?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-1840 published?: CVE-2006-1840 was published on 2006-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (15)

cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.19:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.22:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:empire_server:empire_server:4.2.23:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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