CVE-2006-2646 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Alt-N MDaemon mail servers via a buffer overflow in the A0001 argument.
- 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-2006-2646?
CVE-2006-2646 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 30 May 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Alt-N MDaemon, possibly 9.0.1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long A0001 argument that begins with a '"' (double quote).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-2646?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Alt-N Mdaemon.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2646?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-2646 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2006-2646 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-2646 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g48m-g97p-4gww.