CVE-2006-6476: FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode and when the agent is bound

Q: How do I fix CVE-2006-6476?

first response: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2006-6476 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6476 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2006-6476 affect?

CVE-2006-6476 affects first response. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode and when the agent is bound to 0.0.0.0 (all interfaces), opens sockets in non-exclusive mode, which allows local users to hijack the socket, and capture data

Q: How urgent is CVE-2006-6476?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 2.4UPGRADE

CVE-2006-6476 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 2.4) affecting first response. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode and when the agent is bound to 0.0.0.0 (all interfaces), opens sockets in non-exclusive mode, which allows local users to hijack the socket, and capture data or cause a denial of service (loss of daemon operation).

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	2.4 (Low)
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 81%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mandiant

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-20 02:28 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mandiant first response UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.1

Fixed in: newer than 1.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy first-response || rpm -q first-response || first-response --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade first-response

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade first-response

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-6476?

first response: upgrade to newer than 1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-6476 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6476 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-2006-6476 affect?

CVE-2006-6476 affects first response. Severity is low (CVSS 2.4). FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode and when the agent is bound to 0.0.0.0 (all interfaces), opens sockets in non-exclusive mode, which allows local users to hijack the socket, and capture data

How urgent is CVE-2006-6476?

Priority 13/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2006-6477 LOW 2.4 UPGRADE FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode and configured to use only
CVE-2006-6475 HIGH 7.1 UPGRADE FRAgent.exe in Mandiant First Response (MFR) before 1.1.1, when run in daemon mode with SSL enabled, allows re

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