CVE-2006-7039
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
The IMAP4 service in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a message with a long subject field.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18462
securityfocus.com
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27229
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2354
vupen.com
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Timeline
Published
Feb 23, 2007
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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