CVE-2006-5856
CVE-2006-5856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Download Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Adobe Download Manager
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the Adobe Download Manager before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long section name in the dm.ini file, which is populated via an AOM file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-5856?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the Adobe Download Manager before 2.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long section name in the dm.ini file, which is populated via an AOM file.
- How severe is CVE-2006-5856?
- CVE-2006-5856 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2006-5856 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-5856?
- CVE-2006-5856 affects Adobe Download Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-5856?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2006-5856 published?
- CVE-2006-5856 was published on 2006-12-06 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2006-December/051114.html
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20061205.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23233
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017340
- http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb06-19.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/448569
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453636/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/453755/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21453
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4867
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-06-044/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/30742
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:adobe:download_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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