CVE-2006-2077

CVE-2006-2077 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pdnsd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in Paul Rombouts pdnsd before 1.2.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: this issue might be related to the OUSPG PROTOS DNS test suite.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2077?
Buffer overflow in Paul Rombouts pdnsd before 1.2.4 has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: this issue might be related to the OUSPG PROTOS DNS test suite.
How severe is CVE-2006-2077?
CVE-2006-2077 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-2077 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2077?
CVE-2006-2077 primarily affects Pdnsd. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2077?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-2077 published?
CVE-2006-2077 was published on 2006-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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