CVE-2006-6476

CVE-2006-6476 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mandiant First Response with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode and when the agent is bound to 0.0.0.0 (all interfaces), opens sockets in non-exclusive mode, which allows local users to hijack the socket, and capture data or cause a denial of service (loss of daemon operation).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6476?
FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode and when the agent is bound to 0.0.0.0 (all interfaces), opens sockets in non-exclusive mode, which allows local users to hijack the socket, and capture data or cause a denial of service (loss of daemon operation).
How severe is CVE-2006-6476?
CVE-2006-6476 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.4, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-6476 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6476?
CVE-2006-6476 affects Mandiant First Response. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6476?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-6476 published?
CVE-2006-6476 was published on 2006-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

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