CVE-2006-3216
First published: Sat Jun 24 2006(Updated: )
Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP before 4.3.20 and MAILsweeper for Exchange before 4.3.20 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via (1) non-ASCII characters in a reverse DNS lookup result from a Received header, which leads to a Receiver service stop, and (2) unspecified vectors involving malformed messages, which causes "unpredictable behavior" that prevents the Security service from processing more messages.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Clearswift MAILsweeper for Exchange | <=4.3.19 | |
| Clearswift MAILsweeper | <=4.3.19 |
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Reference Links
- http://download.mimesweeper.com/www/TechnicalDocumentation/ReadMe_MSW_4,3,20.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18584
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20756
- http://www.osvdb.org/26738
- http://www.osvdb.org/26739
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2473
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27305
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27303
- http://download.mimesweeper.com/www/TechnicalDocumentation/ReadMe_MSW_4%2C3%2C20.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-3216?
CVE-2006-3216 has been identified as having a denial of service impact.
How do I fix CVE-2006-3216?
To mitigate CVE-2006-3216, upgrade to Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP and Exchange version 4.3.20 or later.
Which versions of MAILsweeper are affected by CVE-2006-3216?
CVE-2006-3216 affects Clearswift MAILsweeper for SMTP and Exchange versions prior to 4.3.20.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-3216 facilitate?
CVE-2006-3216 facilitates a denial of service attack through non-ASCII characters in DNS lookup results.
Can CVE-2006-3216 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-3216 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to stop the Receiver service.
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