CVE-2006-2222

CVE-2006-2222 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Norz Zawhttpd 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

Buffer overflow in zawhttpd 0.8.23, and possibly previous versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a request for a URI composed of several "\" (backslash) characters.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2222?
Buffer overflow in zawhttpd 0.8.23, and possibly previous versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a request for a URI composed of several "\" (backslash) characters.
How severe is CVE-2006-2222?
CVE-2006-2222 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2222 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-2006-2222?
CVE-2006-2222 affects Norz Zawhttpd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2222?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2222 published?
CVE-2006-2222 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)