CVE-2006-0559 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on McAfee WebShield via format string vulnerabilities in SMTP domain names.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-0559?
CVE-2006-0559 is a critical code injection vulnerability in n/a, published on 4 Apr 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Format string vulnerability in the SMTP server for McAfee WebShield 4.5 MR2 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format strings in the domain name portion of a destination address, which are not properly handled when a bounce message is constructed.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0559?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mcafee Webshield Smtp.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0559?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-0559 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2006-0559 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-0559 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qm5x-8jpf-99pq.