CVE-2006-0420

Name: CVE-2006-0420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-01-25T23:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4 and 7.0 through SP6 does not properly handle when servlets use relative forwarding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slowdown) via unknown attack vectors that cause "looping stack overflow errors.". EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

BEA WebLogic Server and WebLogic Express 8.1 through SP4 and 7.0 through SP6 does not properly handle when servlets use relative forwarding, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (slowdown) via unknown attack vectors that cause "looping stack overflow errors."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Bea	Weblogic Server	7.0	Sp1
Bea	Weblogic Server	8.1	Sp1

References

http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/164Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015528Patch
http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/164Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015528Patch

Timeline

Published: Jan 25, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0420?

How severe is CVE-2006-0420?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0420?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST