CVE-2006-7040: High severity Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005 vulnerability
Published 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.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005=5.0_sp3
Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005=5.0_sp3
Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005=5.0_sp3
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 23, 2007
CVE Published
03:28 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-7040?
To fix CVE-2006-7040, upgrade to Mercur Messaging 2005 Service Pack 4 or a later version.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2006-7040 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public information indicating that CVE-2006-7040 is actively being exploited.