CVE-2006-0817 describes an absolute path directory traversal vulnerability affecting MERAK Mail Server for Windows (versions 8.3.8r and earlier) and VisNetic MailServer (versions prior to 8.5.0.5). This flaw allows remote attackers to include arbitrary files by injecting full Windows paths and drive letters into specific language parameters within the webmail interface. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.0, indicating a medium severity, with low attack complexity and no authentication required, potentially leading to unauthorized information disclosure. Despite its age, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
8.3.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:deerfield:visnetic_mail_server:8.3.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
5.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:web_mail:5.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
8.3.8rCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:merak:mail_server:8.3.8r:*:windows:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
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