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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-7040

First published: Fri Feb 23 2007(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a TOP command to the POP3 service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mercur Mercur Messaging=5.0_sp3
Mercur Mercur Messaging=5.0_sp3
Mercur Mercur Messaging=5.0_sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-7040?

    The severity of CVE-2006-7040 is considered to be high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-7040?

    To fix CVE-2006-7040, upgrade to Mercur Messaging 2005 Service Pack 4 or a later version.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-2006-7040?

    CVE-2006-7040 affects Mercur Messaging 2005 Software versions 5.0 SP3 in enterprise, standard, and lite editions.

  • What type of attack is described in CVE-2006-7040?

    CVE-2006-7040 describes a denial of service attack that can be triggered by a malicious TOP command sent to the POP3 service.

  • Is CVE-2006-7040 being actively exploited?

    As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2006-7040 is actively being exploited.

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