CVE-2006-3252
CVE-2006-3252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Algorithmic Research Privatewire Gateway with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Algorithmic Research Privatewire Gateway
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the Online Registration Facility for Algorithmic Research PrivateWire VPN software up to 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-3252?
- Buffer overflow in the Online Registration Facility for Algorithmic Research PrivateWire VPN software up to 3.7 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long GET request.
- How severe is CVE-2006-3252?
- CVE-2006-3252 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-3252 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-3252?
- CVE-2006-3252 affects Algorithmic Research Privatewire Gateway. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-3252?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-3252 published?
- CVE-2006-3252 was published on 2006-06-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20812
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/1152
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016382
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/438329/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18647
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2549
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27430
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:algorithmic_research:privatewire_gateway:3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*