How severe is CVE-2006-4014?

CVE-2006-4014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2006-4014 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-4014?

CVE-2006-4014 primarily affects Symantec Brightmail Antispam. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-4014?

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

When was CVE-2006-4014 published?

CVE-2006-4014 was published on 2006-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-4014

CVE-2006-4014 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Symantec Brightmail Antispam 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% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Symantec Brightmail Antispam
Published: 2006-08-07
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam (SBAS) before 6.0.4, when the Control Center is allowed to connect from any computer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application freeze) "by sending invalid posts".

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4014?: Symantec Brightmail AntiSpam (SBAS) before 6.0.4, when the Control Center is allowed to connect from any computer, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application freeze) "by sending invalid posts".
How severe is CVE-2006-4014?: CVE-2006-4014 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-4014 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4014?: CVE-2006-4014 primarily affects Symantec Brightmail Antispam. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4014?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-4014 published?: CVE-2006-4014 was published on 2006-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:5.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:symantec:brightmail_antispam:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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