CVE-2006-6299
CVE-2006-6299 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Zenworks Asset Management 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: 10% (95th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Novell Zenworks Asset Management
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Integer overflow in Msg.dll in Novell ZENworks 7 Asset Management (ZAM) before SP1 IR11 and the Collection client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6299?
- Integer overflow in Msg.dll in Novell ZENworks 7 Asset Management (ZAM) before SP1 IR11 and the Collection client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets, which trigger a heap-based buffer overflow.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6299?
- CVE-2006-6299 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6299 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6299?
- CVE-2006-6299 affects Novell Zenworks Asset Management. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6299?
- 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-2006-6299 published?
- CVE-2006-6299 was published on 2006-12-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=447
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=448
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23157
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017326
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2974824.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21395
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21400
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4829
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30665
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:novell:zenworks_asset_management:7:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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