7.8
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2006-2806

First published: Mon Jun 05 2006(Updated: )

The SMTP server in Apache Java Mail Enterprise Server (aka Apache James) 2.2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a long argument to the MAIL command.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache James=2.2.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-2806?

    The severity of CVE-2006-2806 is classified as high due to its potential for denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-2806?

    To fix CVE-2006-2806, upgrade to a newer version of Apache James that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-2806 allow?

    CVE-2006-2806 allows remote attackers to launch a denial of service attack by causing high CPU consumption.

  • Which version of Apache James is affected by CVE-2006-2806?

    Apache James version 2.2.0 is the specific affected version associated with CVE-2006-2806.

  • Can CVE-2006-2806 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2006-2806 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted long argument to the MAIL command.

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