CVE-2006-2967: Syworks SafeNET allows local users to bypass restrictions on network resource consumption by editing the polic

Routine

LOW 2.1MITIGATE

CVE-2006-2967 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.1) affecting safenet. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Syworks SafeNET allows local users to bypass restrictions on network resource consumption by editing the policy.dat file.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.1 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 67%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-06-12
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: syworks

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-06-12 20:06 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:26 UTCUpdated Record last modified

syworks safenet MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2006-2967?

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

Is CVE-2006-2967 being exploited?

CVE-2006-2967 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-2006-2967 affect?

CVE-2006-2967 affects safenet. Severity is low (CVSS 2.1). Syworks SafeNET allows local users to bypass restrictions on network resource consumption by editing the policy.dat file.

How urgent is CVE-2006-2967?

Priority 16/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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