CVE-2006-3778: Medium severity IBM Lotus Notes vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2006
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Updated

IBM Lotus Notes 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0 does not properly handle replies to e-mail messages with alternate name users when the (1) "Save As Draft" option is used or (2) a "," (comma) is inside the "phrase" portion of an address, which can cause the e-mail to be sent to users that were deleted from the To, CC, and BCC fields, which allows remote attackers to obtain the list of original recipients.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Lotus Notes=6.0
IBM Lotus Notes=6.5
IBM Lotus Notes=7.0

Event History

Jul 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3778?

CVE-2006-3778 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to lead to misdirected emails.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3778?

To fix CVE-2006-3778, upgrade to a patched version of IBM Lotus Notes that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of IBM Lotus Notes are affected by CVE-2006-3778?

CVE-2006-3778 affects IBM Lotus Notes versions 6.0, 6.5, and 7.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3778?

CVE-2006-3778 is an email misdirection vulnerability caused by improper handling of email replies.

5

What can happen if CVE-2006-3778 is exploited?

If exploited, CVE-2006-3778 can result in emails being sent to unintended recipients, including previously deleted users.

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