How severe is CVE-2006-3630?

CVE-2006-3630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3630 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3630?

CVE-2006-3630 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3630?

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-2006-3630 published?

CVE-2006-3630 was published on 2006-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3630

CVE-2006-3630 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wireshark with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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-189.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Wireshark
Published: 2006-07-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple off-by-one errors in Wireshark (aka Ethereal) 0.9.7 to 0.99.0 have unknown impact and remote attack vectors via the (1) NCP NMAS and (2) NDPS dissectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3630?: Multiple off-by-one errors in Wireshark (aka Ethereal) 0.9.7 to 0.99.0 have unknown impact and remote attack vectors via the (1) NCP NMAS and (2) NDPS dissectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-3630?: CVE-2006-3630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3630 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3630?: CVE-2006-3630 primarily affects Wireshark. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3630?: 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-2006-3630 published?: CVE-2006-3630 was published on 2006-07-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:wireshark:wireshark:0.99.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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