CVE-2017-6506

Name: CVE-2017-6506
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-10T10:59:00.39+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 11.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-6506 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Azure Data Expert Ultimate 2.2.16, the SMTP verification function suffers from a buffer overflow vulnerability, leading to remote code execution. The attack vector is a crafted SMTP daemon that sends a long 220 (aka "Service ready") string.. EPSS estimates a 11.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Azure Data Expert Ultimate 2.2.16, the SMTP verification function suffers from a buffer overflow vulnerability, leading to remote code execution. The attack vector is a crafted SMTP daemon that sends a long 220 (aka "Service ready") string.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

11.70%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Azure Dex	Data Expert Ultimate	2.2.16

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141502/Azure-Data-Expert-Ultimate-2.2.16-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96824
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41545/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/141502/Azure-Data-Expert-Ultimate-2.2.16-Buffer-Overflow.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96824
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41545/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Mar 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-6506?

How severe is CVE-2017-6506?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-6506 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6506?

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Source: NVD / NIST