CVE-2006-0058

CVE-2006-0058 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sendmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 28% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

Signal handler race condition in Sendmail 8.13.x before 8.13.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering timeouts in a way that causes the setjmp and longjmp function calls to be interrupted and modify unexpected memory locations.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0058?
Signal handler race condition in Sendmail 8.13.x before 8.13.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by triggering timeouts in a way that causes the setjmp and longjmp function calls to be interrupted and modify unexpected memory locations.
How severe is CVE-2006-0058?
CVE-2006-0058 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-0058 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 28% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0058?
CVE-2006-0058 primarily affects Sendmail. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0058?
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-2006-0058 published?
CVE-2006-0058 was published on 2006-03-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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