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Vulnerability record · CVE-2006-0999 · published 23 March 2006

CVE-2006-0999: Novell open enterprise server vulnerability

Novell · Open Enterprise Server

The SSL server implementation in NILE.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 and Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) allows a client to force the server to use weak encryption by stating that a weak cipher is required for client compatibility, which might allow remote attackers to decrypt contents of an SSL protected session.

5.0 CVSS 2.0 Medium EPSS 2.3% · top 17.5%
5.0CVSS 2.0 base score
2.3%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
2Affected product versions listed by NVD
18References
16 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

The SSL server implementation in NILE.NLM in Novell NetWare 6.5 and Novell Open Enterprise Server (OES) allows a client to force the server to use weak encryption by stating that a weak cipher is required for client compatibility, which might allow remote attackers to decrypt contents of an SSL protected session.

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Affected products

2 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://secunia.com/advisories/19324
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015799
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?10100633.htm
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
http://www.osvdb.org/24048
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17176
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1043
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25382
http://secunia.com/advisories/19324
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015799
http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?10100633.htm
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2014-1972949.html
http://www.osvdb.org/24048
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17176
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/64758
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1043
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25382

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2006-0999), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-08). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.