Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2006-6761?

Affected: Netmail (Novell) versions 3.5.2-a, 3.5.2-b, 3.5.2-c, 3.5.2-c1, 3.5.2-d, 3.5.2-e-ftfl. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2006-6761 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2006-6761 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2006-6761?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2006-6761?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2006-6761 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2006-6761

MediumPublic exploit

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP daemon (IMAPD) in Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SUBSCRIBE command.

Published Dec 27, 2006 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2006-6761 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Netmail (Novell).
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

6.5

AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/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 the IMAP daemon (IMAPD) in Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SUBSCRIBE command.

Affected Products

6 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
NetmailNovell	3.5.2-a, 3.5.2-b, 3.5.2-c, 3.5.2-c1, 3.5.2-d, 3.5.2-e-ftfl	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Dec 27, 2006
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

References

4 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP daemon (IMAPD) in Novell NetMail before 3.52e FTF2 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument to the SUBSCRIBE command.
Affected: Netmail (Novell) versions 3.5.2-a, 3.5.2-b, 3.5.2-c, 3.5.2-c1, 3.5.2-d, 3.5.2-e-ftfl. 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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