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CVE-2006-6026

10.0 · HIGH

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…

Published Nov 21, 2006realnetworksCWE-119EPSS 10.66%

Overview

CVE-2006-6026 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks helix_dna_server. It was published on November 21, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update helix_dna_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
realnetworkshelix_mobile_server0Affected
realnetworkshelix_server0Affected

References

Refdocs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate032107Server.pdfRefgleg.net/helix.txtReflists.helixcommunity.org/pipermail/server-cvs/2007-January/003783.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/22944Refweb.archive.org/web/20060502082622/www.gleg.net/vulndisco_pack_professional.shtmlRefwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001459.htmlRefwww.attrition.org/pipermail/vim/2007-March/001468.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/463333/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/21141Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/23068

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6026?

CVE-2006-6026 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting realnetworks helix_dna_server. It was published on November 21, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-6026?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6026?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from realnetworks. Update helix_dna_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-6026?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-6026 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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