CVE-2006-1255

Name: CVE-2006-1255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-03-19T01:02:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 68.15%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-1255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service in Mercur Messaging 5.0 SP3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string to the (1) LOGIN or (2) SELECT command, a different set of attack vectors and possibly a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1177.. EPSS estimates a 68.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service in Mercur Messaging 5.0 SP3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long string to the (1) LOGIN or (2) SELECT command, a different set of attack vectors and possibly a different vulnerability than CVE-2003-1177.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

68.15%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mercur	Mercur Messaging	<= 2005_5.0_sp3

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 19, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1255?

How severe is CVE-2006-1255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 68.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-1255?

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Source: NVD / NIST