CVE-2006-6227

Name: CVE-2006-6227
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-12-02T02:28:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.18%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6227 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Core::Receive function in neonet/core.cpp for NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a message with a large uiMessageLength that produces a failed memory allocation and a null pointer dereference.. EPSS estimates a 2.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Core::Receive function in neonet/core.cpp for NeoEngine 0.8.2 and earlier, and CVS 3422, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (engine crash) via a message with a large uiMessageLength that produces a failed memory allocation and a null pointer dereference.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.18%

80.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Neoengine	Neoengine	0.8.2

References

http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/neoenginex-adv.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/27927
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5MP0N2AIUC.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18696Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27529
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/neoenginex-adv.txtVendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/27927
http://www.securiteam.com/securitynews/5MP0N2AIUC.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18696Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27529

Timeline

Published: Dec 2, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6227?

How severe is CVE-2006-6227?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6227 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6227?

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