CVE-2006-4611

CVE-2006-4611 is a high-severity vulnerability in Dsocks 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

Description

Buffer overflow in the _tor_resolve function in dsocks.c in dsocks before 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a long node name.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4611?
Buffer overflow in the _tor_resolve function in dsocks.c in dsocks before 1.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, possibly involving a long node name.
How severe is CVE-2006-4611?
CVE-2006-4611 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4611 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4611?
CVE-2006-4611 affects Dsocks. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4611?
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-2006-4611 published?
CVE-2006-4611 was published on 2006-09-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)