CVE-2006-5551

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in QK SMTP 3.01 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the RCPT TO command.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 12.16% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1017114	vdb entry exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20681	vdb entry exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2625	exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/22563	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4169	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5551?: CVE-2006-5551 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-5551?: To fix CVE-2006-5551, 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-2006-5551 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2006-5551 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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