CVE-2006-0002
CVE-2006-0002 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2000 through 2003, Exchange 5.0 Server SP2 and 5.5 SP4, Exchange 2000 SP3, and Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF) MIME attachment, related to message length validation.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0002?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook 2000 through 2003, Exchange 5.0 Server SP2 and 5.5 SP4, Exchange 2000 SP3, and Office allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a crafted Transport Neutral Encapsulation Format (TNEF) MIME attachment, related to message length validation.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0002?
- CVE-2006-0002 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0002 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0002?
- CVE-2006-0002 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0002?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2006-0002 published?
- CVE-2006-0002 was published on 2006-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18368
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/330
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/331
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015460
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015461
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2006-004.htm
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/252146
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421518/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/421520/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16197
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-010A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0119
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-003
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/22878
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1082
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1165
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1316
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1456
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1485
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A624
Affected products (16)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.0:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:5.5:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:office:xp:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2002:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:outlook:2003:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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