How severe is CVE-2006-6609?

CVE-2006-6609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-6609 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6609?

CVE-2006-6609 primarily affects Alientrap Nexuiz. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6609?

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

When was CVE-2006-6609 published?

CVE-2006-6609 was published on 2006-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6609

CVE-2006-6609 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Alientrap Nexuiz 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% (75th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Alientrap Nexuiz
Published: 2006-12-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Nexuiz before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion or crash) via unspecified vectors related to "fake players." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6609?: Nexuiz before 2.2.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion or crash) via unspecified vectors related to "fake players." NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
How severe is CVE-2006-6609?: CVE-2006-6609 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-6609 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6609?: CVE-2006-6609 primarily affects Alientrap Nexuiz. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6609?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6609 published?: CVE-2006-6609 was published on 2006-12-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:alientrap:nexuiz:1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alientrap:nexuiz:1.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alientrap:nexuiz:1.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alientrap:nexuiz:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:alientrap:nexuiz:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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