CVE-2006-7038 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can crash MERCUR Messaging via buffer overflows in command lines or SMTP queries, requiring a service pack update.

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-2006-7038?

CVE-2006-7038 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Feb 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) "long command lines at port 32000" and (2) certain name service queries that are not properly handled by the SMTP service.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-7038?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7038?

No fix has been published for CVE-2006-7038 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-2006-7038 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-7038 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mh3j-qxmv-rf26.

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