CVE-2006-6762
First published: Wed Dec 27 2006(Updated: )
The IMAP daemon (IMAPD) in Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via an APPEND command with a single "(" (parenthesis) in the argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Novell NetMail | =3.5.2-a | |
| Novell NetMail | =3.5.2-b | |
| Novell NetMail | =3.5.2-c | |
| Novell NetMail | =3.5.2-c1 | |
| Novell NetMail | =3.5.2-d | |
| Novell NetMail | =3.5.2-e-ftfl | |
| =3.5.2-a | ||
| =3.5.2-b | ||
| =3.5.2-c | ||
| =3.5.2-c1 | ||
| =3.5.2-d | ||
| =3.5.2-e-ftfl |
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Reference Links
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=455
- https://secure-support.novell.com/KanisaPlatform/Publishing/328/3717068_f.SAL_Public.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21729
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23437
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/944273
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5134
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6762?
CVE-2006-6762 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6762?
To remediate CVE-2006-6762, upgrade to Novell NetMail version 3.52e FTF2 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-6762?
CVE-2006-6762 affects users of Novell NetMail versions 3.5.2 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2006-6762 involve?
CVE-2006-6762 involves a remote authenticated denial of service attack through a malformed APPEND command.
What versions of Novell NetMail are vulnerable to CVE-2006-6762?
Novell NetMail versions 3.5.2-c, 3.5.2-d, 3.5.2-b, 3.5.2-c1, 3.5.2-a, and 3.5.2-e-ftfl are vulnerable to CVE-2006-6762.
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