What is the severity of CVE-2006-6024?

The severity of CVE-2006-6024 is considered high due to the potential for multiple buffer overflows that can be exploited.

How do I fix CVE-2006-6024?

To fix CVE-2006-6024, users should update to a secure version of Eudora Worldmail that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

What software is affected by CVE-2006-6024?

CVE-2006-6024 affects Eudora Worldmail version 3.0 version 6.1.22.0.

What are the attack vectors for CVE-2006-6024?

The attack vectors for CVE-2006-6024 are currently unknown, but the vulnerabilities can lead to potential exploitation through buffer overflow attacks.

What types of buffer overflows are associated with CVE-2006-6024?

CVE-2006-6024 is associated with both stack and heap buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Eudora Worldmail.

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CVE-2006-6024

critical

9.8

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119 120

21/11/2006

9/4/2025

CVE-2006-6024: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Nov 21 2006(Updated: )

Multiple buffer overflows in Eudora Worldmail, possibly Worldmail 3 version 6.1.22.0, have unknown impact and attack vectors, as demonstrated by the (1) "Eudora WorldMail stack overflow" and (2) "Eudora WorldMail heap overflow" modules in VulnDisco Pack. NOTE: Some of these details are obtained from third party information. As of 20061118, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Qualcomm Eudora	=3.0_version_6.1.22.0
	=3.0_version_6.1.22.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6024?
The severity of CVE-2006-6024 is considered high due to the potential for multiple buffer overflows that can be exploited.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6024?
To fix CVE-2006-6024, users should update to a secure version of Eudora Worldmail that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
What software is affected by CVE-2006-6024?
CVE-2006-6024 affects Eudora Worldmail version 3.0 version 6.1.22.0.
What are the attack vectors for CVE-2006-6024?
The attack vectors for CVE-2006-6024 are currently unknown, but the vulnerabilities can lead to potential exploitation through buffer overflow attacks.
What types of buffer overflows are associated with CVE-2006-6024?
CVE-2006-6024 is associated with both stack and heap buffer overflow vulnerabilities in Eudora Worldmail.

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