CVE-2006-2162

Name: CVE-2006-2162
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-03T21:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.73%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2162 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.. EPSS estimates a 4.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.73%

90.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Nagios	Nagios	<= 1.3
Nagios	Nagios	<= 2.2

References

Timeline

Published: May 3, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2162?

Buffer overflow in CGI scripts in Nagios 1.x before 1.4 and 2.x before 2.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a negative content length (Content-Length) HTTP header.

How severe is CVE-2006-2162?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2162 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2162?

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-2006-2162?

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Source: NVD / NIST