CVE-2006-5961

Name: CVE-2006-5961
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-11-17T01:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5961 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in Mercury Mail Transport System 4.01b for Windows has unknown impact and attack vectors, as originally reported in a GLEG VulnDisco pack. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in Mercury Mail Transport System 4.01b for Windows has unknown impact and attack vectors, as originally reported in a GLEG VulnDisco pack. NOTE: the provenance of this information is unknown; the details are obtained from third party information. The original researcher is reliable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Pegasus	Mercury Mail Transport System	4.0.1b

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/22857Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21110Exploit
http://secunia.com/advisories/22857Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21110Exploit

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5961?

How severe is CVE-2006-5961?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5961 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5961?

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