CVE-2006-6909: Stack-based buffer overflow in http.c in Karl Dahlke Edbrowse (aka Command line editor browser) 3.1.3 allows r

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HIGH 10.0DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-6909 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting edbrowse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Stack-based buffer overflow in http.c in Karl Dahlke Edbrowse (aka Command line editor browser) 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by operating an FTP server that sends directory listings with (1) long user names or (2) long group names.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.8% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-12-31
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: karl dahlke

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-12-31 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

karl dahlke edbrowse DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.1.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.1.3

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison edbrowse sudo apt install edbrowse=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.3> sudo apt-mark hold edbrowse

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

dnf --showduplicates list edbrowse sudo dnf downgrade edbrowse-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.1.3> sudo dnf versionlock add edbrowse

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-2006-6909?

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

Is CVE-2006-6909 being exploited?

CVE-2006-6909 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-2006-6909 affect?

CVE-2006-6909 affects edbrowse. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Stack-based buffer overflow in http.c in Karl Dahlke Edbrowse (aka Command line editor browser) 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by operating an FTP server that sends directory listings with (1) long user names or (2)

How urgent is CVE-2006-6909?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

References

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