CVE-2006-6424: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 27, 2006
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Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code (1) by appending literals to certain IMAP verbs when specifying command continuation requests to IMAPD, resulting in a heap overflow; and (2) via crafted arguments to the STOR command to the Network Messaging Application Protocol (NMAP) daemon, resulting in a stack overflow.

Affected Software

16 affected components
Novell Netmail<=3.5.2
Novell Netmail=3.0.1
Novell Netmail=3.0.3a-a
Novell Netmail=3.0.3a-b
Novell Netmail=3.1
Novell Netmail=3.1-f
Novell Netmail=3.5
Novell Netmail=3.10
Novell Netmail=3.10-a
Novell Netmail=3.10-b
Novell Netmail=3.10-c
Novell Netmail=3.10-d
Novell Netmail=3.10-e
Novell Netmail=3.10-f
Novell Netmail=3.10-g
Novell Netmail=3.10-h

Event History

Dec 27, 2006
CVE Published
01:28 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:28 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6424?

CVE-2006-6424 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6424?

To fix CVE-2006-6424, upgrade Novell NetMail to version 3.52e FTF2 or later.

3

What types of buffer overflow are involved in CVE-2006-6424?

CVE-2006-6424 involves heap overflow vulnerabilities caused by command continuation requests and crafted arguments.

4

Which versions of Novell NetMail are affected by CVE-2006-6424?

CVE-2006-6424 affects various versions of Novell NetMail, including 3.1 up to 3.5.2.

5

Can CVE-2006-6424 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-6424 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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