CVE-2006-1948

UnknownEPSS 0.98%

Last modified

CVE-2006-1948 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The "Add Sender to Address Book" operation (AddSenderToAddressBook.lss) and NameHelper.lss in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0 and 6.5 before 20060331 do not properly store information in the Personal Address Book when multiple messages are checked and a message uses AltFrom, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to trick a user into sending e-mail to an unauthorized recipient.. EPSS estimates a 0.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The "Add Sender to Address Book" operation (AddSenderToAddressBook.lss) and NameHelper.lss in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0 and 6.5 before 20060331 do not properly store information in the Personal Address Book when multiple messages are checked and a message uses AltFrom, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to trick a user into sending e-mail to an unauthorized recipient.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.98%

57.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmLotus Notes6.0
IbmLotus Notes6.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-1948?
The "Add Sender to Address Book" operation (AddSenderToAddressBook.lss) and NameHelper.lss in IBM Lotus Notes 6.0 and 6.5 before 20060331 do not properly store information in the Personal Address Book when multiple messages are checked and a message uses AltFrom, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to trick a user into sending e-mail to an unauthorized recipient.
How severe is CVE-2006-1948?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-1948 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1948?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST