How severe is CVE-2006-3124?

CVE-2006-3124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-3124 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-3124?

CVE-2006-3124 primarily affects Streamripper. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-3124?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2006-3124 published?

CVE-2006-3124 was published on 2006-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-3124

CVE-2006-3124 is a high-severity vulnerability in Streamripper with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 19% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 19% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Streamripper
Published: 2006-08-26
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the HTTP header parsing in Streamripper before 1.61.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP headers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-3124?: Buffer overflow in the HTTP header parsing in Streamripper before 1.61.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted HTTP headers.
How severe is CVE-2006-3124?: CVE-2006-3124 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-3124 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 19% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-3124?: CVE-2006-3124 primarily affects Streamripper. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3124?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-3124 published?: CVE-2006-3124 was published on 2006-08-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:streamripper:streamripper:1.61.24:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:streamripper:streamripper:1.61.25:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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