CVE-2006-4508

CVE-2006-4508 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Scatterchat with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in (1) Tor 0.1.0.x before 0.1.0.18 and 0.1.1.x before 0.1.1.23, and (2) ScatterChat before 1.0.2, allows remote attackers operating a Tor entry node to route arbitrary Tor traffic through clients or cause a denial of service (flood) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4508?
Unspecified vulnerability in (1) Tor 0.1.0.x before 0.1.0.18 and 0.1.1.x before 0.1.1.23, and (2) ScatterChat before 1.0.2, allows remote attackers operating a Tor entry node to route arbitrary Tor traffic through clients or cause a denial of service (flood) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-4508?
CVE-2006-4508 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4508 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4508?
CVE-2006-4508 primarily affects Scatterchat. In total, 40 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4508?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4508 published?
CVE-2006-4508 was published on 2006-08-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (40)

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