CVE-2006-5850: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5850: Stack-based buffer overflow in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows allows remote attackers to execute arbi...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-5850 is a reported remote code execution issue in Essentia Web Server 2.15 for Windows. A specially long web request URI can overflow stack memory. The record relies partly on third-party reporting, and the bundled data does not identify vendor fixes. Exposure appears limited to Windows systems running Essentia Web Server 2.15, especially if reachable from untrusted networks. The provided affected-products block is incomplete, so asset validation is essential. Treat as urgent if Essentia Web Server 2.15 is present and exposed. If not present, risk is historical and inventory-focused. Mitigation focus: Identify and decommission any Essentia Web Server 2.15 instances where possible.; Check vendor or archived advisory guidance for any available fixed version.; Restrict access to trusted networks if the service cannot be removed..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 10, 2006, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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essentia-get-bo(30049)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
2716CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB

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