How severe is CVE-2006-6713?

CVE-2006-6713 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6713 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6713?

CVE-2006-6713 primarily affects Hitachi Hitachi Directory Server 2. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6713?

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

When was CVE-2006-6713 published?

CVE-2006-6713 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6713

CVE-2006-6713 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Hitachi Hitachi Directory Server 2 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Hitachi Hitachi Directory Server 2
Published: 2006-12-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Hitachi Directory Server 2 P-2444-A124 before 02-11-/K on Windows, and P-1B44-A121 before 02-10-/V on HP-UX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted LDAP requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6713?: Buffer overflow in Hitachi Directory Server 2 P-2444-A124 before 02-11-/K on Windows, and P-1B44-A121 before 02-10-/V on HP-UX, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted LDAP requests.
How severe is CVE-2006-6713?: CVE-2006-6713 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6713 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6713?: CVE-2006-6713 primarily affects Hitachi Hitachi Directory Server 2. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6713?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2006-6713 published?: CVE-2006-6713 was published on 2006-12-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_1b44_a121_02_00:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_1b44_a121_02_01:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_1b44_a121_02_10:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_1b44_a121_02_10_p:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_1b44_a121_02_10_q:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_1b44_a121_02_10_s:*:hp_ux:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_2444_a124_02_00:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_2444_a124_02_01:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_2444_a124_02_11:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_2444_a124_02_11_f:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_2444_a124_02_11_g:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:hitachi:hitachi_directory_server_2:p_2444_a124_02_11_h:*:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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