CVE-2006-5552

Name: CVE-2006-5552
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-10-26T17:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.63%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5552 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in RevilloC MailServer 1.21 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) MAIL FROM or (2) RCPT TO command.. EPSS estimates a 4.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in RevilloC MailServer 1.21 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or application crash) or execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the (1) MAIL FROM or (2) RCPT TO command.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.63%

90.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Revilloc Solutions	Revilloc Mailserver	<= 1.21

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22559Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20709Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4181Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29803
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2650
http://secunia.com/advisories/22559Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20709Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4181Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29803
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/2650

Timeline

Published: Oct 26, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5552?

How severe is CVE-2006-5552?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5552 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5552?

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