CVE-2006-6749
CVE-2006-6749 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Openser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (75th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Openser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the parse_expression function in parse_config in OpenSER 1.1.0 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a long str parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-6749?
- Buffer overflow in the parse_expression function in parse_config in OpenSER 1.1.0 allows attackers to have an unknown impact via a long str parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2006-6749?
- CVE-2006-6749 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
- Is CVE-2006-6749 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (75th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-6749?
- CVE-2006-6749 affects Openser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-6749?
- 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-2006-6749 published?
- CVE-2006-6749 was published on 2006-12-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2083
- http://www.openpkg.com/security/advisories/OpenPKG-SA-2006.042.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455097/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/455300/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21706
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5167
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/31035
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:openser:openser:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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