CVE-2006-0231

Description

Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses the same private DSA key for each installation, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks and decrypt communications.

6.4

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.69% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory neohapsis.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431725/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17637	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/19734	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431734/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0011.html	mailing list patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25973	vdb entry
http://www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.04.21.html
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1464	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015974	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-0231?: CVE-2006-0231 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-0231?: To fix CVE-2006-0231, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-0231 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-0231 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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