CVE-2006-1206

Name: CVE-2006-1206
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-14T01:06:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.67%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1206 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Matt Johnston Dropbear SSH server 0.47 and earlier, as used in embedded Linux devices and on general-purpose operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot exhaustion) via a large number of connection attempts that exceeds the MAX_UNAUTH_CLIENTS defined value of 30.. EPSS estimates a 11.67% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Matt Johnston Dropbear SSH server 0.47 and earlier, as used in embedded Linux devices and on general-purpose operating systems, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (connection slot exhaustion) via a large number of connection attempts that exceeds the MAX_UNAUTH_CLIENTS defined value of 30.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.67%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Dropbear Ssh Project	Dropbear Ssh	<= 0.47

References

http://securitytracker.com/id?1015742Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426999/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17024Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25075VDB Entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015742Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426999/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17024Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25075VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1206?

How severe is CVE-2006-1206?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1206 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1206?

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