CVE-2006-6026 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the server via a malformed DESCRIBE request in Helix Media Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-6026?
CVE-2006-6026 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Nov 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6026?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Realnetworks Helix Dna Server, Realnetworks Helix Mobile Server, Realnetworks Helix Server.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6026?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-6026 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-6026 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-6026 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-534j-2pp7-6723.