How severe is CVE-2006-4292?

CVE-2006-4292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4292 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4292?

CVE-2006-4292 primarily affects Niels Provos Honeyd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4292?

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

When was CVE-2006-4292 published?

CVE-2006-4292 was published on 2006-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4292

CVE-2006-4292 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Niels Provos Honeyd 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Niels Provos Honeyd
Published: 2006-08-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Niels Provos Honeyd before 1.5b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4292?: Unspecified vulnerability in Niels Provos Honeyd before 1.5b allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via certain Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) packets.
How severe is CVE-2006-4292?: CVE-2006-4292 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4292 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4292?: CVE-2006-4292 primarily affects Niels Provos Honeyd. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4292?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4292 published?: CVE-2006-4292 was published on 2006-08-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:niels_provos:honeyd:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:niels_provos:honeyd:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:niels_provos:honeyd:1.5a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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