CVE-2006-6026 describes a critical heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability affecting Real Networks Helix Server, Helix Mobile Server (versions prior to 11.1.3), and Helix DNA Server (versions 11.0 and 11.1). This flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to trigger a denial of service or execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted DESCRIBE request with an invalid LoadTestPassword field. With a CVSS score of 10.0, this vulnerability is highly severe, enabling complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability with low attack complexity. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-3531) confirms the existence of public exploit code, although there is no evidence of widespread active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_dna_server:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_dna_server:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 11.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_mobile_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 11.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
11.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:realnetworks:helix_server:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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