CVE-2006-2502

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in pop3d in Cyrus IMAPD (cyrus-imapd) 2.3.2, when the popsubfolders option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long USER command.

5.1

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 76.06% Top 5%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18056	vdb entry exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26578	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1016131	vdb entry
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-05/0527.html	mailing list exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1891	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2502?: CVE-2006-2502 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-2502?: To fix CVE-2006-2502, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2006-2502 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-2502 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~76% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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