How severe is CVE-2006-0040?

CVE-2006-0040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0040 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0040?

CVE-2006-0040 affects Gnome Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0040?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2006-0040 published?

CVE-2006-0040 was published on 2006-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0040

CVE-2006-0040 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Evolution with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnome Evolution
Published: 2006-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNOME Evolution 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a text e-mail with a large number of URLs, possibly due to unknown problems in gtkhtml.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0040?: GNOME Evolution 2.4.2.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU and memory consumption) via a text e-mail with a large number of URLs, possibly due to unknown problems in gtkhtml.
How severe is CVE-2006-0040?: CVE-2006-0040 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0040 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0040?: CVE-2006-0040 affects Gnome Evolution. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0040?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0040 published?: CVE-2006-0040 was published on 2006-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:gnome:evolution:2.4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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