CVE-2006-4624: Code Injection

Published Sep 7, 2006
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Updated

CRLF injection vulnerability in Utils.py in Mailman before 2.1.9rc1 allows remote attackers to spoof messages in the error log and possibly trick the administrator into visiting malicious URLs via CRLF sequences in the URI.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU Mailman<=2.1.8

Event History

Sep 7, 2006
CVE Published
07:04 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4624?

CVE-2006-4624 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for message spoofing and administrator deception.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4624?

To address CVE-2006-4624, upgrade Mailman to version 2.1.9rc1 or later to eliminate CRLF injection vulnerabilities.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-4624?

CVE-2006-4624 affects versions of Mailman prior to 2.1.9rc1, specifically those up to 2.1.8.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2006-4624 enable?

CVE-2006-4624 enables remote attackers to perform CRLF injection attacks, potentially spoofing error log messages.

5

Is CVE-2006-4624 still a risk?

If you are using an outdated version of Mailman, CVE-2006-4624 remains a security risk that should be mitigated.

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