CVE-2006-7167: Unspecified vulnerability in ProRat Server 1.9 Fix2 allows remote attackers to bypass the authentication mecha

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-7167 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in ProRat Server 1.9 Fix2 allows remote attackers to bypass the authentication mechanism for remote login via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained solely from third party information.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	2.4% (top 16%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2007-03-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: prorat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2007-03-20 10:19 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

prorat server DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.9 fix2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.9

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison server sudo apt install server=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo apt-mark hold server

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

dnf --showduplicates list server sudo dnf downgrade server-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.9> sudo dnf versionlock add server

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: ProRat Server 1.9 (Fix-2) - Buffer Overflow / Crash (PoC)

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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-2006-7167?

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

Is CVE-2006-7167 being exploited?

CVE-2006-7167 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-2006-7167 affect?

CVE-2006-7167 affects server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Unspecified vulnerability in ProRat Server 1.9 Fix2 allows remote attackers to bypass the authentication mechanism for remote login via unspecified vectors. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained sole

How urgent is CVE-2006-7167?

Priority 52/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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