CVE-2006-0027
CVE-2006-0027 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 79% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 79% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Exchange Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages with crafted (1) vCal or (2) iCal Calendar properties.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2006-0027?
- Unspecified vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages with crafted (1) vCal or (2) iCal Calendar properties.
- How severe is CVE-2006-0027?
- CVE-2006-0027 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2006-0027 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 79% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2006-0027?
- CVE-2006-0027 primarily affects Microsoft Exchange Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2006-0027?
- 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-2006-0027 published?
- CVE-2006-0027 was published on 2006-05-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/20029
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1016048
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/303452
- http://www.osvdb.org/25338
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17908
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-129A.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1743
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2006/ms06-019
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25556
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1818
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1996
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2035
Affected products (3)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2003:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:exchange_server:2003:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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