CVE-2006-0474: Multiple integer overflows in Shareaza 2.2.1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a larg

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-0474 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting shareaza. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Multiple integer overflows in Shareaza 2.2.1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large packet length field, which causes an overflow in the ReadBuffer function in (a) BTPacket.cpp and (b) EDPacket.cpp, or (2) a large packet, which causes a heap-based overflow in the Write function in (c) Packet.h.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.9% (top 10%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-01-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: shareaza

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-01-31 11:03 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

shareaza shareaza DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.1.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.1.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy shareaza || rpm -q shareaza || shareaza --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison shareaza sudo apt install shareaza=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold shareaza

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list shareaza sudo dnf downgrade shareaza-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.1.0> sudo dnf versionlock add shareaza

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-0474?

shareaza: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-0474 being exploited?

CVE-2006-0474 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-0474 affect?

CVE-2006-0474 affects shareaza. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Multiple integer overflows in Shareaza 2.2.1.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a large packet length field, which causes an overflow in the ReadBuffer function in (a) BTPacket.cpp and (b) EDPacket.cpp, or (2) a larg

How urgent is CVE-2006-0474?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 10%: very likely to be exploited

Related CVEs

CVE-2008-7164 HIGH 10.0 UPGRADE Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Shareaza before 2.3.1.0 have unknown impact and attack vectors related

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