How severe is CVE-2006-6227?

CVE-2006-6227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6227 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-2006-6227?

CVE-2006-6227 affects Neoengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6227?

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

When was CVE-2006-6227 published?

CVE-2006-6227 was published on 2006-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6227

CVE-2006-6227 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Neoengine 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% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Neoengine
Published: 2006-12-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Core::Receive function in neonet/core.cpp for NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a message with a large uiMessageLength that produces a failed memory allocation and a null pointer dereference.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6227?: The Core::Receive function in neonet/core.cpp for NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a message with a large uiMessageLength that produces a failed memory allocation and a null pointer dereference.
How severe is CVE-2006-6227?: CVE-2006-6227 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6227 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-2006-6227?: CVE-2006-6227 affects Neoengine. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6227?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6227 published?: CVE-2006-6227 was published on 2006-12-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:neoengine:neoengine:0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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