CVE-2006-0709: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Feb 15 2006(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in Metamail 2.7-50 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages with a long boundary attribute, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0105.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Metamail | =2.7.50 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=352482
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16611
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18796
- http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:047
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2006-0217.html
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015654
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18987
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19000
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_05_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19130
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-995
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19226
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200603-16.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19304
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0565
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24702
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0709?
CVE-2006-0709 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause application crashes or arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0709?
To resolve CVE-2006-0709, upgrade Metamail to a patched version that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-0709?
CVE-2006-0709 affects users of Metamail version 2.7.50.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2006-0709?
CVE-2006-0709 is associated with remote attacks that exploit a buffer overflow via specially crafted email messages.
What could be the impact of CVE-2006-0709?
The impact of CVE-2006-0709 includes potential denial of service and the possibility of executing arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
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