How severe is CVE-2006-0487?

CVE-2006-0487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0487 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0487?

CVE-2006-0487 primarily affects Tumbleweed Mailgate Email Firewall. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0487?

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

When was CVE-2006-0487 published?

CVE-2006-0487 was published on 2006-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0487

CVE-2006-0487 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tumbleweed Mailgate Email Firewall 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: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tumbleweed Mailgate Email Firewall
Published: 2006-02-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Tumbleweed MailGate Email Firewall (EMF) 6.x allow remote attackers to (1) trigger temporarily incorrect processing of an e-mail message under "extremely heavy loads" and (2) cause an "increased number of missed spam" during "spam outbreaks."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0487?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Tumbleweed MailGate Email Firewall (EMF) 6.x allow remote attackers to (1) trigger temporarily incorrect processing of an e-mail message under "extremely heavy loads" and (2) cause an "increased number of missed spam" during "spam outbreaks."
How severe is CVE-2006-0487?: CVE-2006-0487 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0487 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0487?: CVE-2006-0487 primarily affects Tumbleweed Mailgate Email Firewall. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0487?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0487 published?: CVE-2006-0487 was published on 2006-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/422591/100/0/threaded

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:tumbleweed:mailgate_email_firewall:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tumbleweed:mailgate_email_firewall:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tumbleweed:mailgate_email_firewall:6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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