Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service in Mercur Messaging 5.0 SP3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string to the (1) LOGIN or (2) SELECT command, a different set of attack vectors and possibly a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1177.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mercur | Mercur Messaging | <= 2005_5.0_sp3 |
References
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2006/Mar/1111
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2006/Mar/1167
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19267ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/23950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17138
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0977
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25290
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2006/Mar/1111
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2006/Mar/1167
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19267ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/23950
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17138
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0977
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25290
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-1255?
CVE-2006-1255 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service in Mercur Messaging 5.0 SP3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via...
How severe is CVE-2006-1255?
CVE-2006-1255 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-1255?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mercur Mercur Messaging.