How severe is CVE-2006-6853?

CVE-2006-6853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2006-6853 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-6853?

CVE-2006-6853 affects Mozilla Durian Web Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6853?

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-2006-6853 published?

CVE-2006-6853 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-6853

CVE-2006-6853 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Durian Web Application Server 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: 8% (94th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mozilla Durian Web Application Server
Published: 2006-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in Durian Web Application Server 3.02 freeware on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a crafted packet to TCP port 4002.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6853?: Buffer overflow in Durian Web Application Server 3.02 freeware on Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string in a crafted packet to TCP port 4002.
How severe is CVE-2006-6853?: CVE-2006-6853 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2006-6853 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-6853?: CVE-2006-6853 affects Mozilla Durian Web Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6853?: 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-2006-6853 published?: CVE-2006-6853 was published on 2006-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:durian_web_application_server:3.02:*:*:*:*:*:*:*