CVE-2006-5850
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to...
CVE-2006-5850 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Essen Essentia Web Server, published November 10, 2006. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 7.47%, the 94th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 7.47%EPSS, 94th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known2 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI, as demonstrated by a GET or HEAD request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Essentia Web Server 2.1 - 'URL' Remote Buffer Overflow | 2003-07-04 |
| Exploit-DB | Essentia Web Server 2.15 - GET Remote Denial of Service | 2006-11-04 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI, as demonstrated by a GET or HEAD request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
CVE-2006-5850- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI, as demonstrated by a GET or HEAD request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
CVE-2006-5850- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2006-5834No score
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI, as demonstrated by a GET or HEAD request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
EUVD-2006-5834- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-p44w-2cfr-qx7xNo score
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to...
Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long URI, as demonstrated by a GET or HEAD request. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
- Record
GHSA-p44w-2cfr-qx7x- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.