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CVE-2006-4081

7.5 · HIGH

preview_email.cgi in Barracuda Spam Firewall (BSF) 3.3.01.001 through 3.3.03.053 allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters ("|" pipe symbol) in the file parameter.

Published Aug 11, 2006barracuda_networksEPSS 4.29%

Overview

CVE-2006-4081 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting barracuda_networks barracuda_spam_firewall. It was published on August 11, 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

preview_email.cgi in Barracuda Spam Firewall (BSF) 3.3.01.001 through 3.3.03.053 allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters ("|" pipe symbol) in the file parameter. NOTE: the attack can be extended to arbitrary commands by the presence of CVE-2006-4000.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from barracuda_networks. Update barracuda_spam_firewall 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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References

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-08/0110.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/21258Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1363Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442132/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/442249/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/19276Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/28234Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-08/0110.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/21258Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/1363

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4081?

CVE-2006-4081 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting barracuda_networks barracuda_spam_firewall. It was published on August 11, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2006-4081?

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-2006-4081?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from barracuda_networks. Update barracuda_spam_firewall 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-2006-4081?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-4081 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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