CVE-2006-5877

UnknownEPSS 1.65%

Last modified

CVE-2006-5877 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The enigmail extension before 0.94.2 does not properly handle large, encrypted file e-mail attachments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), as demonstrated with Mozilla Thunderbird.. EPSS estimates a 1.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The enigmail extension before 0.94.2 does not properly handle large, encrypted file e-mail attachments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), as demonstrated with Mozilla Thunderbird.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.65%

73.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
EnigmailEnigmail<= 0.92.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5877?
The enigmail extension before 0.94.2 does not properly handle large, encrypted file e-mail attachments, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash), as demonstrated with Mozilla Thunderbird.
How severe is CVE-2006-5877?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5877 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5877?
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