How severe is CVE-2006-6443?

CVE-2006-6443 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6443 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6443?

CVE-2006-6443 affects Novell Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6443?

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-2006-6443 published?

CVE-2006-6443 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6443

CVE-2006-6443 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Novell Client 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% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Novell Client
Published: 2006-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) Print Provider for Windows component (NDPPNT.DLL) in Novell Client 4.91 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6443?: Buffer overflow in the Novell Distributed Print Services (NDPS) Print Provider for Windows component (NDPPNT.DLL) in Novell Client 4.91 has unknown impact and remote attack vectors.
How severe is CVE-2006-6443?: CVE-2006-6443 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6443 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6443?: CVE-2006-6443 affects Novell Client. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6443?: 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-2006-6443 published?: CVE-2006-6443 was published on 2006-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:novell:client:4.91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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