How severe is CVE-2006-2224?

CVE-2006-2224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-2224 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-2224?

CVE-2006-2224 primarily affects Quagga Quagga Routing Software Suite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2224?

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

When was CVE-2006-2224 published?

CVE-2006-2224 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-2224

CVE-2006-2224 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Quagga Quagga Routing Software Suite with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Quagga Quagga Routing Software Suite
Published: 2006-05-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

RIPd in Quagga 0.98 and 0.99 before 20060503 does not properly enforce RIPv2 authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to modify routing state via RIPv1 RESPONSE packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2224?: RIPd in Quagga 0.98 and 0.99 before 20060503 does not properly enforce RIPv2 authentication requirements, which allows remote attackers to modify routing state via RIPv1 RESPONSE packets.
How severe is CVE-2006-2224?: CVE-2006-2224 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-2224 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-2224?: CVE-2006-2224 primarily affects Quagga Quagga Routing Software Suite. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2224?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-2224 published?: CVE-2006-2224 was published on 2006-05-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:quagga:quagga_routing_software_suite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quagga:quagga_routing_software_suite:0.95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quagga:quagga_routing_software_suite:0.96.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quagga:quagga_routing_software_suite:0.96.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:quagga:quagga_routing_software_suite:0.98.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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