CVE-2006-6026: realnetworks helix_dna_server
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2006-6026 is a high (CVSS 10.0) vulnerability in realnetworks helix_dna_server. EPSS estimates a 11.30% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 95.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Weaponized exploit (exploit-database, 21-03-2007)
Source freshness unavailable
How is this decided?Timeline
- 21-11-2006PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionEPSS trend
Probability
11.30%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
96%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Increase +0.65 pp
From 10.66% on 04-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
1 foundHelix Server 11.0.1 (Windows 2000 SP4) - Remote Heap Overflow
Maturity: weaponized
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Known conditions: network-reachable, no authentication (CVSS vector). Other conditions: not stated in public data.
Realnetworks3 products
- helix_dna_server11.0 | 11.1
- helix_mobile_server≤ 11.1.2
- helix_server≤ 11.1.2 | 11.0 | 11.1
1 vendor · 3 products
References
12 links- gleg.net/helix.txtX Refsource MISC
- docs.real.com/docs/security/SecurityUpdate032107Server.pdfX Refsource CONFIRM