# CVE-2006-6909: Stack-based buffer overflow in http.c in Karl Dahlke Edbrowse (aka Command line editor browser) 3.1.3 allows remote attackers to execute arb

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-01-09 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## References

- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=116760539609173&w=2
- http://sourceforge.net/tracker/index.php?func=detail&aid=1622117&group_id=141946&atid=751061
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21832

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