CVE-2006-4057

CVE-2006-4057 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mitch Murray Eremove with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Buffer overflow in the preview_create function in gui.cpp in Mitch Murray Eremove 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a large email attachment.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-4057?
Buffer overflow in the preview_create function in gui.cpp in Mitch Murray Eremove 1.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), and possibly execute arbitrary code, via a large email attachment.
How severe is CVE-2006-4057?
CVE-2006-4057 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-4057 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-4057?
CVE-2006-4057 affects Mitch Murray Eremove. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4057?
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-2006-4057 published?
CVE-2006-4057 was published on 2006-08-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)