CVE-2006-0992

Name: CVE-2006-0992
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-04-14T10:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 72.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-0992 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise Messenger before 2.0 Public Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language value without a comma or semicolon. NOTE: due to a typo, the original ZDI advisory accidentally referenced CVE-2006-0092. EPSS estimates a 72.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Novell GroupWise Messenger before 2.0 Public Beta 2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long Accept-Language value without a comma or semicolon. NOTE: due to a typo, the original ZDI advisory accidentally referenced CVE-2006-0092. This is the correct identifier.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

72.83%

99.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Novell	Groupwise Messenger	2.0

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 14, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0992?

How severe is CVE-2006-0992?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0992 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 72.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0992?

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Source: NVD / NIST