Stack-based buffer overflow in http.c in Karl Dahlke Edbrowse (aka Command line editor…
Priority MEDIUM 50Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Complete · Complete · Complete
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Stack-based buffer overflow in http.c in Karl Dahlke Edbrowse (aka Command line editor browser) 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by operating an FTP server that sends directory listings with (1) long user names or (2) long group names.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.0478 91st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 1
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:karl_dahlke:edbrowse:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.1.3 | Vulnerable | Karl Dahlke |
- cpe:2.3:a:karl_dahlke:edbrowse:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.1.3 Vulnerable ·Karl Dahlke
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2006-6909
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-394v-2hqm-x86g
References
Sources
- CVE-2006-6909 · CVE Program
- CVE-2006-6909 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-394v-2hqm-x86g · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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