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CVE-2006-0447

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in E-Post Mail Server 4.10 and SPA-PRO Mail @Solomon 4.00 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username to the (1) AUTH PLAIN or (2) AUTH LOGIN SMTP…

Published Jan 27, 2006e-post_corporationEPSS 4.61%

Overview

CVE-2006-0447 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting e-post_corporation mail_server. It was published on January 27, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in E-Post Mail Server 4.10 and SPA-PRO Mail @Solomon 4.00 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long username to the (1) AUTH PLAIN or (2) AUTH LOGIN SMTP commands, which is not properly handled by (a) EPSTRS.EXE or (b) SPA-RS.EXE; (3) a long username in the APOP POP3 command, which is not properly handled by (c) EPSTPOP4S.EXE or (d) SPA-POP3S.EXE; (4) a long IMAP DELETE command, which is not properly handled by (e) EPSTIMAP4S.EXE or (f) SPA-IMAP4S.EXE.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from e-post_corporation. Update mail_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0447?

CVE-2006-0447 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting e-post_corporation mail_server. It was published on January 27, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0447?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-0447?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from e-post_corporation. Update mail_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-0447?

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