CVE-2017-6506 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

In Azure Data Expert Ultimate 2.2.16, the SMTP verification function suffers from a buffer overflow vulnerability, leading to remote code execution. The attack vector is a crafted SMTP daemon that sends a long 220 (aka "Service ready") string.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Azure Dex	Data Expert Ultimate	2.2.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141502/Azure-Data-Expert-Ultimate-2.2.16-BuExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96824
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41545/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141502/Azure-Data-Expert-Ultimate-2.2.16-BuExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96824
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41545/Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-6506?

CVE-2017-6506 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In Azure Data Expert Ultimate 2.2.16, the SMTP verification function suffers from a buffer overflow vulnerability, leading to remote code execution. The attack vector is a crafted SMTP daemon that sen...

How severe is CVE-2017-6506?

CVE-2017-6506 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6506?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Azure Dex Data Expert Ultimate.