CVE-2006-4024

Name: CVE-2006-4024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-08-09T00:04:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.88%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-4024 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The FESTAHES_Load function in pce/hes.c in Festalon 0.5.0 through 0.5.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a negative LoadAddr value in a HES file, which is used as an offset in a memcpy operation and leads to a buffer underflow.. EPSS estimates a 4.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The FESTAHES_Load function in pce/hes.c in Festalon 0.5.0 through 0.5.5 allows user-assisted attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a negative LoadAddr value in a HES file, which is used as an offset in a memcpy operation and leads to a buffer underflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.88%

90.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Festalon	Festalon	<= 0.5.5
Festalon	Festalon	0.5.0

References

http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/festahc-adv.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21367Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19402
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3177
http://aluigi.altervista.org/adv/festahc-adv.txtExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/21367Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/19402
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/3177

Timeline

Published: Aug 9, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-4024?

How severe is CVE-2006-4024?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-4024 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4024?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST