CVE-2006-6026
What it is
Heap-based buffer overflow in Real Networks Helix Server and Helix Mobile Server before 11.1.3, and Helix DNA Server 11.0 and 11.1, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a DESCRIBE request that contains an invalid LoadTestPassword field.
At a glance
- Exploitability
- Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
- Exploit odds
- 11.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.
- Fix
- A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.
Timeline
- ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
- PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
- Last updatedMost recent change to the record
Why it ranks here
- Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
- Exploit odds: 11.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
- Severity: 10.0 HIGH (CVSS).
- Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.
Details
- Published
- Last modified
- Exploit probability
- 11.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
- Weakness
- CWE-119 · Buffer errors
- Record status
- Modified
Affected
- Realnetworks Helix Dna Server 11.0
- Realnetworks Helix Dna Server 11.1
- Realnetworks Helix Mobile Server ≤ 11.1.2
- Realnetworks Helix Server ≤ 11.1.2
- Realnetworks Helix Server 11.0
- Realnetworks Helix Server 11.1
Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 10.0
- Attack vector
- Network
- Complexity
- Low
- Authentication
- None
- Confidentiality
- Complete
- Integrity
- Complete
- Availability
- Complete
Raw vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Is it in your code?
Hand this to your coding agent. It searches your project for the affected products and checks versions. Nothing leaves your machine.
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Fix and advisories
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22944
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1056
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22944
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1056
References
- http://docs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate032107Server.pdf
- http://gleg.net/helix.txt
- http://lists.helixcommunity.org/pipermail/server-cvs/2007-January/003783.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22944
- http://web.archive.org/web/20060502082622/www.gleg.net/vulndisco_pack_professional.shtml
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001459.html
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001468.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463333/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21141
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1056
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3531
- http://docs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate032107Server.pdf
- http://gleg.net/helix.txt
- http://lists.helixcommunity.org/pipermail/server-cvs/2007-January/003783.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22944
- http://web.archive.org/web/20060502082622/www.gleg.net/vulndisco_pack_professional.shtml
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001459.html
- http://www.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001468.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463333/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21141
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23068
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1056
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/3531