Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Apr 25, 2006· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2006-0231
CVE-2006-0231
Description
Symantec Scan Engine 5.0.0.24, and possibly other versions before 5.1.0.7, uses the same private DSA key for each installation, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle attacks and decrypt communications.
Affected products
2- cpe:2.3:a:symantec:antivirus_scan_engine:5.0.0.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- Range: <5.1.0.7
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
9- archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2006-q2/0011.htmlnvdPatchVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/19734nvd
- securitytracker.com/idnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431725/100/0/threadednvd
- www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/431734/100/0/threadednvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/17637nvd
- www.symantec.com/avcenter/security/Content/2006.04.21.htmlnvd
- www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1464nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25973nvd
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