CVE-2006-1046: server.cpp in Monopd 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) v

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MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1046 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting monopd. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

server.cpp in Monopd 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a string containing a large number of characters that are escaped when Monopd produces XML output.

Why this priority

EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: monopd

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-07 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:21 UTCUpdated Record last modified

monopd monopd DOWNGRADE

Affected: 0.9.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 0.9.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy monopd || rpm -q monopd || monopd --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 0.9.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison monopd sudo apt install monopd=<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo apt-mark hold monopd

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list monopd sudo dnf downgrade monopd-<VERSION_BEFORE_0.9.3> sudo dnf versionlock add monopd

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Monopd 0.9.3 - Remote Denial of Service

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1046?

monopd: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1046 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1046 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-1046 affect?

CVE-2006-1046 affects monopd. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). server.cpp in Monopd 0.9.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a string containing a large number of characters that are escaped when Monopd produces XML output.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1046?

Priority 45/100. EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

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