CVE-2006-7038

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) "long command lines at port 32000" and (2) certain name service queries that are not properly handled by the SMTP service.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.79% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18462	vdb entry patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2354	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/20432	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27231	vdb entry
http://www.atrium-software.com/download/McrReadMe_EN.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-7038?: CVE-2006-7038 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-7038?: To fix CVE-2006-7038, 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-2006-7038 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-7038 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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