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CVE-2006-0637

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in cram.dll in QUALCOMM Eudora WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IMAP APPEND command with a long message literal argument, as demonstrated by Wo…

Published Feb 10, 2006qualcommEPSS 2.14%

Overview

CVE-2006-0637 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm eudora_worldmail. It was published on February 10, 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

Buffer overflow in cram.dll in QUALCOMM Eudora WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IMAP APPEND command with a long message literal argument, as demonstrated by Worldmail.pl. NOTE: this is a different vector and a different manipulation than CVE-2005-4267, so it might be a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-4267.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update eudora_worldmail 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-2006-0637?

CVE-2006-0637 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting qualcomm eudora_worldmail. It was published on February 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-0637?

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-2006-0637?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qualcomm. Update eudora_worldmail 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.

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