How severe is CVE-2006-7096?

CVE-2006-7096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-7096 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7096?

CVE-2006-7096 affects Klink Dim3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7096?

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-2006-7096 published?

CVE-2006-7096 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7096

CVE-2006-7096 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Klink Dim3 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: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Klink Dim3
Published: 2007-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the network_host_handle_join function in host.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7096?: Buffer overflow in the network_host_handle_join function in host.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.
How severe is CVE-2006-7096?: CVE-2006-7096 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-7096 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7096?: CVE-2006-7096 affects Klink Dim3. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7096?: 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-2006-7096 published?: CVE-2006-7096 was published on 2007-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:klink:dim3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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