# CVE-2006-7038: Multiple buffer overflows in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1)

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-02-23 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Multiple buffer overflows in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) "long command lines at port 32000" and (2) certain name service queries that are not properly handled by the SMTP service.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18462
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2354
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20432
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/27231
- http://www.atrium-software.com/download/McrReadMe_EN.html

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