CVE-2006-2346: High severity Inter7 Vpopmail \(vchkpw\) vulnerability

Published May 12, 2006
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Updated

vpopmail 5.4.14 and 5.4.15, with cleartext passwords enabled, allows remote attackers to authenticate to an account that does not have a cleartext password set by using a blank password to (1) SMTP AUTH or (2) APOP.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Inter7 Vpopmail \(vchkpw\)=5.4.14
Inter7 Vpopmail \(vchkpw\)=5.4.15

Event History

May 12, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2346?

CVE-2006-2346 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to accounts.

2

How does CVE-2006-2346 exploit affect vpopmail?

CVE-2006-2346 allows remote attackers to authenticate to accounts without cleartext passwords by using a blank password.

3

Which versions of vpopmail are affected by CVE-2006-2346?

CVE-2006-2346 affects vpopmail versions 5.4.14 and 5.4.15.

4

How do I fix CVE-2006-2346?

To fix CVE-2006-2346, disable cleartext passwords and upgrade to a patched version of vpopmail.

5

Can CVE-2006-2346 be exploited through SMTP AUTH or APOP?

Yes, CVE-2006-2346 can be exploited through both SMTP AUTH and APOP.

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