CVE-2006-2659

UnknownEPSS 2.35%

Last modified

CVE-2006-2659 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libs/comverp.c in Courier MTA before 0.53.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unknown vectors involving usernames that contain the "=" (equals) character, which is not properly handled during encoding.. EPSS estimates a 2.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libs/comverp.c in Courier MTA before 0.53.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unknown vectors involving usernames that contain the "=" (equals) character, which is not properly handled during encoding.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.35%

81.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta<= 0.44.2
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta0.37.3
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta0.38.1
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta0.40
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta0.43
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta0.43.1
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta0.43.2
Double Precision IncorporatedCourier Mta0.44

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2659?
libs/comverp.c in Courier MTA before 0.53.2 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via unknown vectors involving usernames that contain the "=" (equals) character, which is not properly handled during encoding.
How severe is CVE-2006-2659?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2659 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-2659?
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