CVE-2006-0040: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0040: GNOME Evolution 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory co...

GNOME Evolution 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a text e-mail with a large number of URLs, possibly due to unknown problems in gtkhtml.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old GNOME Evolution email client flaw can let a remote sender make the application consume excessive CPU and memory by sending a text email containing many URLs. The impact described is denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Linux desktop environments still using GNOME Evolution 2.4.2.1 or earlier. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected, but asset evidence is needed. Low priority unless the organization still operates legacy GNOME Evolution clients. Treat confirmed legacy exposure as a stability and support-risk issue, not a breach indicator based on the provided evidence. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using GNOME Evolution and identify versions at or below 2.4.2.1.; Check GNOME or Linux distribution guidance for fixed packages or supported upgrade paths.; Prioritize replacement or isolation of unsupported legacy mail clients..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 13:48 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 10, 2006, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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evolution-email-dos(25050)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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