CVE-2006-2646: Buffer Overflow
Published May 30, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in Alt-N MDaemon, possibly 9.0.1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long A0001 argument that begins with a '"' (double quote).
Affected Software
42 affected components
Alt-N MDaemon=2.8
Alt-N MDaemon=2.8.5.0
Alt-N MDaemon=3.0.3
Alt-N MDaemon=3.0.4
Alt-N MDaemon=3.1.1
Alt-N MDaemon=3.1.2
Alt-N MDaemon=3.1_beta
Alt-N MDaemon=3.5.0
Alt-N MDaemon=3.5.1
Alt-N MDaemon=3.5.4
Alt-N MDaemon=3.5.4
Alt-N MDaemon=3.5.4
Alt-N MDaemon=3.5.6
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.1
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.2
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.3
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.4
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.5
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.6
Alt-N MDaemon=5.0.7
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0.5
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0.6
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0.7
Alt-N MDaemon=6.5.0
Alt-N MDaemon=6.5.1
Alt-N MDaemon=6.5.2
Alt-N MDaemon=6.7.5
Alt-N MDaemon=6.7.9
Alt-N MDaemon=6.8.0
Alt-N MDaemon=6.8.1
Alt-N MDaemon=6.8.2
Alt-N MDaemon=6.8.3
Alt-N MDaemon=6.8.4
Alt-N MDaemon=6.8.5
Alt-N MDaemon=7.2
Alt-N MDaemon=8.1.1
Alt-N MDaemon=8.1.3
Alt-N MDaemon=8.1.4
Alt-N MDaemon=9.0.1
Event History
May 30, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2646?
CVE-2006-2646 is classified with high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-2646?
To fix CVE-2006-2646, you should upgrade to a patched version of Alt-N MDaemon that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
What versions of Alt-N MDaemon are affected by CVE-2006-2646?
CVE-2006-2646 affects multiple versions of Alt-N MDaemon including 9.0.1 and earlier, specifically versions from 2.8 up to 9.0.1.
4
Can CVE-2006-2646 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-2646 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-2646?
There are no effective workarounds for CVE-2006-2646; updating to a secure version is the recommended solution.