CVE-2006-6605: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 19, 2006
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the POP service in MailEnable Standard 1.98 and earlier; Professional 1.84, and 2.35 and earlier; and Enterprise 1.41, and 2.35 and earlier before ME-10026 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the PASS command.

Affected Software

5 affected components
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise<=2.35
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.41
MailEnable MailEnable Professional<=2.35
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=1.84
MailEnable MailEnable Standard<=1.98

Event History

Dec 19, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-6605?

CVE-2006-6605 is classified as having high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-6605?

To fix CVE-2006-6605, upgrade MailEnable to a version later than 1.98 for Standard, later than 1.84 for Professional, and later than 1.41 for Enterprise.

3

What types of MailEnable are affected by CVE-2006-6605?

CVE-2006-6605 affects MailEnable Standard versions up to 1.98, Professional versions up to 2.35, and Enterprise versions up to 2.35.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2006-6605 facilitate?

CVE-2006-6605 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the PASS command.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-6605?

Yes, patches to address CVE-2006-6605 are included in later versions of MailEnable.

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