CVE-2006-3492: The CORBA::ORBInvokeRec::set_answer_invoke function in orb.cc in MICO (Mico Is CORBA) 2.3.12 and earlier allow

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-3492 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting mico. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The CORBA::ORBInvokeRec::set_answer_invoke function in orb.cc in MICO (Mico Is CORBA) 2.3.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a message with an incorrect "object key", which triggers an assert error.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-07-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mico

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-07-10 22:05 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:27 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mico mico DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.3.12 · 2.3.12_rc3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.3.12

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.3.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mico sudo apt install mico=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.12> sudo apt-mark hold mico

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

dnf --showduplicates list mico sudo dnf downgrade mico-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.3.12> sudo dnf versionlock add mico

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.

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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-2006-3492?

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

Is CVE-2006-3492 being exploited?

CVE-2006-3492 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-2006-3492 affect?

CVE-2006-3492 affects mico. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The CORBA::ORBInvokeRec::set_answer_invoke function in orb.cc in MICO (Mico Is CORBA) 2.3.12 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a message with an incorrect "object key", which triggers a

How urgent is CVE-2006-3492?

Priority 38/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

References

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