CVE-2006-2502 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Cyrus IMAPD (cyrus-imapd) version 2.3.2, specifically within its pop3d component when the popsubfolders option is enabled. This flaw allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a crafted, excessively long USER command. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 5.1, indicating a network-based attack with high attack complexity, but potential for partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, exploit code is publicly available via Metasploit and ExploitDB, suggesting a higher likelihood of exploitation despite minimal community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:cyrus:imapd:2.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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