How severe is CVE-2006-4831?

CVE-2006-4831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-4831 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4831?

CVE-2006-4831 primarily affects Iodine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4831?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-4831 published?

CVE-2006-4831 was published on 2006-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4831

CVE-2006-4831 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Iodine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (80th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Iodine
Published: 2006-09-15
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in IP over DNS is now easy (iodine) before 0.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "potential security problems."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4831?: Unspecified vulnerability in IP over DNS is now easy (iodine) before 0.3.2 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to "potential security problems."
How severe is CVE-2006-4831?: CVE-2006-4831 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-4831 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (80th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4831?: CVE-2006-4831 primarily affects Iodine. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4831?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-4831 published?: CVE-2006-4831 was published on 2006-09-15 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:iodine:iodine:0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:iodine:iodine:0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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