CVE-2006-2502
MediumPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in pop3d in Cyrus IMAPD (cyrus-imapd) 2.3.2, when the popsubfolders option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long USER command.
Published May 22, 2006 · Updated Aug 7, 2024
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-2502 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.1 v2) affecting Imapd (Cyrus).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.1
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
53%
Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in pop3d in Cyrus IMAPD (cyrus-imapd) 2.3.2, when the popsubfolders option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long USER command.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ImapdCyrus | 2.3.2 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
May 22, 2006
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024
References
- exploit20060521 Cyrus IMAPD pop3d remote compromise aka cyrusFUCK3d
- exploitMSF cyrus_pop3d_popsubfolders.rb
- exploitExploitDB-16836
- exploitExploitDB-1813
- exploitExploitDB-2185
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in pop3d in Cyrus IMAPD (cyrus-imapd) 2.3.2, when the popsubfolders option is enabled, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long USER command.
Affected: Imapd (Cyrus) versions 2.3.2. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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