CVE-2006-5552: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Oct 26 2006(Updated: )
Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in RevilloC MailServer 1.21 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) MAIL FROM or (2) RCPT TO command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Revilloc Mailserver | <=1.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5552?
CVE-2006-5552 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5552?
To fix CVE-2006-5552, upgrade to RevilloC MailServer version 1.22 or later, which addresses the heap-based buffer overflows.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-5552?
CVE-2006-5552 affects RevilloC MailServer versions 1.21 and earlier.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-5552?
The potential impacts of CVE-2006-5552 include CPU consumption, application crashes, or arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2006-5552 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-5552 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted arguments to the MAIL FROM or RCPT TO commands.
- agent/weakness
- agent/type
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/references
- agent/description
- vendor/revilloc solutions
- canonical/revilloc mailserver
- version/revilloc mailserver/1.21