CVE-2006-5176: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 6, 2006
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in NTLM authentication in MailEnable Professional 2.0 and Enterprise 2.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via "the signature field of NTLM Type 1 messages".

Affected Software

2 affected components
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=2.0
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=2.0

Event History

Oct 6, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Oct 10, 2006
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:06 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5176?

CVE-2006-5176 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for allowing remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5176?

To fix CVE-2006-5176, update MailEnable Professional or Enterprise to the latest patched version available from the vendor.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-5176?

The affected systems for CVE-2006-5176 include MailEnable Professional 2.0 and MailEnable Enterprise 2.0.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2006-5176?

CVE-2006-5176 can be exploited through a buffer overflow attack in NTLM authentication.

5

Is CVE-2006-5176 still a concern for current MailEnable users?

CVE-2006-5176 remains a concern for users of the vulnerable versions of MailEnable that have not been updated.

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