CVE-2006-5551 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the RCPT TO command of QK SMTP.
- 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-2006-5551?
CVE-2006-5551 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 Oct 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in QK SMTP 3.01 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the RCPT TO command.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-5551?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Qksoft Qk Smtp.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5551?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-5551 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-2006-5551 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2006-5551 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j7m7-hxw4-gvrp.