How severe is CVE-2006-0761?

CVE-2006-0761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-0761 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-0761?

CVE-2006-0761 primarily affects Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-0761?

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

When was CVE-2006-0761 published?

CVE-2006-0761 was published on 2006-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-0761

CVE-2006-0761 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. 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 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server
Published: 2006-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in BlackBerry Attachment Service in Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server 2.2 and 4.0 before SP3 Hotfix 4 for IBM Lotus Domino, 3.6 before SP7 and 5.0 before SP3 Hotfix 3 for Microsoft Exchangem, and 4.0 for Novell GroupWise before SP3 Hotfix 1 might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server via a crafted Microsoft Word document that is opened on a wireless device.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0761?: Buffer overflow in BlackBerry Attachment Service in Research in Motion (RIM) BlackBerry Enterprise Server 2.2 and 4.0 before SP3 Hotfix 4 for IBM Lotus Domino, 3.6 before SP7 and 5.0 before SP3 Hotfix 3 for Microsoft Exchangem, and 4.0 for Novell GroupWise before SP3 Hotfix 1 might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server via a crafted Microsoft Word document that is opened on a wireless device.
How severe is CVE-2006-0761?: CVE-2006-0761 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0761 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0761?: CVE-2006-0761 primarily affects Rim Blackberry Enterprise Server. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0761?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0761 published?: CVE-2006-0761 was published on 2006-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:2.2_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:2.2_sp2a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:2.2_sp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:2.2_sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:2.2_sp4_hotfix2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:3.6:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:3.6.1:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:3.6_sp1a:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:3.6_sp4_hotfix2:*:exchange:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0:*:novell_groupwise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0_sp1:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0_sp1:*:novell_groupwise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0_sp2:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0_sp2:*:novell_groupwise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0_sp3:*:domino:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:rim:blackberry_enterprise_server:4.0_sp3:*:novell_groupwise:*:*:*:*:*

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