Vulnerability Description
GNOME Evolution 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a text e-mail with a large number of URLs, possibly due to unknown problems in gtkhtml.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | 2.4.2.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426452/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16899
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0801
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25050
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426452/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16899
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0801
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25050
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0040?
CVE-2006-0040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). GNOME Evolution 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a text e-mail with a large number of URLs, possibly due to unknown problems in...
How severe is CVE-2006-0040?
CVE-2006-0040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evolution.