CVE-2006-7250
UnknownEPSS 7.07%
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CVE-2006-7250 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The mime_hdr_cmp function in crypto/asn1/asn_mime.c in OpenSSL 0.9.8t and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted S/MIME message.. EPSS estimates a 7.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The mime_hdr_cmp function in crypto/asn1/asn_mime.c in OpenSSL 0.9.8t and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted S/MIME message.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Openssl | Openssl | <= 0.9.8t |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.1c |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.2b |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.3 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.3a |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.4 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.5 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.5a |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6a |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6b |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6c |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6d |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6e |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6f |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6g |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6h |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6i |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6j |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6k |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6l |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.6m |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7a |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7b |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7c |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7d |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7e |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7f |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7g |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7h |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7i |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7j |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7k |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7l |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.7m |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8 |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8a |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8b |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8c |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8d |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8e |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8f |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8g |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8h |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8i |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8j |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8k |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8l |
| Openssl | Openssl | 0.9.8m |
Showing 50 of 56 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
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Timeline
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2006-7250?
The mime_hdr_cmp function in crypto/asn1/asn_mime.c in OpenSSL 0.9.8t and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted S/MIME message.
How severe is CVE-2006-7250?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-7250 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7250?
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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