CVE-2006-5177: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 6, 2006
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Updated

The NTLM authentication in MailEnable Professional 2.0 and Enterprise 2.0 allows remote attackers to (1) execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors involving crafted base64 encoded NTLM Type 3 messages, or (2) cause a denial of service via crafted base64 encoded NTLM Type 1 messages, which trigger a buffer over-read.

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-2006-5177?

CVE-2006-5177 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-5177?

To fix CVE-2006-5177, upgrade to the latest version of MailEnable that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of MailEnable are affected by CVE-2006-5177?

CVE-2006-5177 affects MailEnable Professional and Enterprise version 2.0.

4

Can CVE-2006-5177 lead to data theft?

Yes, CVE-2006-5177 has the potential to lead to data theft through remote code execution.

5

What type of attacks can be executed using CVE-2006-5177?

CVE-2006-5177 can be exploited to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service using crafted NTLM messages.

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