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CVE-2006-6024: Multiple buffer overflows in Eudora Worldmail, possibly Worldmail 3 version 6.1.22.0, have unknown impact a...

Multiple buffer overflows in Eudora Worldmail, possibly Worldmail 3 version 6.1.22.0, have unknown impact and attack vectors, as demonstrated by the (1) "Eudora WorldMail stack overflow" and (2) "Eudora WorldMail heap overflow" modules in VulnDisco Pack. NOTE: Some of these details are obtained from third party information. As of 20061118, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.

CriticalCVSS 9.8Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Eudora Worldmail issue involving reported stack and heap buffer overflows. The public record says impact and attack vectors were unknown, so business risk depends almost entirely on whether this obsolete mail software is still present in the environment. Likely exposure is limited to organizations still running legacy Eudora Worldmail, especially the possibly affected Worldmail 3 6.1.22.0 version. The source bundle does not provide confirmed CPEs or a complete affected-version list. Treat as high priority only if Eudora Worldmail is present. If found, prioritize removal or isolation because the CVSS score is critical and the software is legacy, but public technical evidence is sparse. Mitigation focus: Inventory for Eudora Worldmail or WorldMail 3 installations.; Retire or migrate any confirmed legacy Eudora Worldmail deployment.; Restrict network access to any unavoidable legacy mail service..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Critical
CVSS
9.8 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
1Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
9.8CVSS 3.1CriticalCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

9.8Critical
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2006-6024Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')

Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.