CVE-2006-6026

Name: CVE-2006-6026
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-21T23:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-6026 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 10.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.39%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 21, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-6026?

How severe is CVE-2006-6026?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-6026 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6026?

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Source: NVD / NIST