CVE-2006-0179

Name: CVE-2006-0179
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-11T21:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.27%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0179 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Cisco IP Phone 7940 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a large amount of TCP SYN packets (syn flood) to arbitrary ports, as demonstrated to port 80.. EPSS estimates a 13.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Cisco IP Phone 7940 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a large amount of TCP SYN packets (syn flood) to arbitrary ports, as demonstrated to port 80.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.27%

95.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Cisco	Ip Phone 7940	All versions

References

http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/cisco_ip7940_dos.plExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/18479Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015488Exploit, Patch
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-response-20060113-ip-phones.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/22469
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16200Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0202Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24117
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1411
http://downloads.securityfocus.com/vulnerabilities/exploits/cisco_ip7940_dos.plExploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/18479Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015488Exploit, Patch
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-response-20060113-ip-phones.shtmlVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/22469
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16200Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0202Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24117
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1411

Timeline

Published: Jan 11, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0179?

The Cisco IP Phone 7940 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (reboot) via a large amount of TCP SYN packets (syn flood) to arbitrary ports, as demonstrated to port 80.

How severe is CVE-2006-0179?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0179 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0179?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-0179?

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Source: NVD / NIST