CVE-2006-7096: Buffer overflow in the network_host_handle_join function in host.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 and earlie

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-7096?

dim3: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-7096 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7096 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-7096 affect?

CVE-2006-7096 affects dim3. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the network_host_handle_join function in host.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long nickname

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-7096?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 10.0UPGRADE

CVE-2006-7096 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting dim3. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in the network_host_handle_join function in host.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long nickname.

Why this priority

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

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.7% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-02
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: klink

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-02 21:18 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

klink dim3 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy dim3 || rpm -q dim3 || dim3 --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade dim3

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade dim3

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-7096?

dim3: upgrade to newer than 1.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-7096 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7096 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-2006-7096 affect?

CVE-2006-7096 affects dim3. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Buffer overflow in the network_host_handle_join function in host.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long nickname

How urgent is CVE-2006-7096?

Priority 63/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-7095 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE Integer signedness error in the network_receive_packet function in socket.c in dimension 3 engine (dim3) 1.5 a

References

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