How severe is CVE-2006-4459?

CVE-2006-4459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-4459 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4459?

CVE-2006-4459 affects Digi International Inc Anywhere Usb5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4459?

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-2006-4459 published?

CVE-2006-4459 was published on 2006-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4459

CVE-2006-4459 is a high-severity vulnerability in Digi International Inc Anywhere Usb5 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (65th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Digi International Inc Anywhere Usb5
Published: 2006-09-06
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in AnywhereUSB/5 1.80.00 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a 1 byte header size specified in the USB string descriptor.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4459?: Integer overflow in AnywhereUSB/5 1.80.00 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a 1 byte header size specified in the USB string descriptor.
How severe is CVE-2006-4459?: CVE-2006-4459 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4459 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4459?: CVE-2006-4459 affects Digi International Inc Anywhere Usb5. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4459?: 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-2006-4459 published?: CVE-2006-4459 was published on 2006-09-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:h:digi_international_inc:anywhere_usb5:1.80.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*