How severe is CVE-2006-7038?

CVE-2006-7038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-7038 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2006-7038?

CVE-2006-7038 primarily affects Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2006-7038?

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-2006-7038 published?

CVE-2006-7038 was published on 2007-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7038

CVE-2006-7038 is a high-severity vulnerability in Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005 with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005
Published: 2007-02-23
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) "long command lines at port 32000" and (2) certain name service queries that are not properly handled by the SMTP service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7038?: Multiple buffer overflows in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via (1) "long command lines at port 32000" and (2) certain name service queries that are not properly handled by the SMTP service.
How severe is CVE-2006-7038?: CVE-2006-7038 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7038 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-7038?: CVE-2006-7038 primarily affects Atrium Software Mercur Messaging 2005. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-7038?: 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-2006-7038 published?: CVE-2006-7038 was published on 2007-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:atrium_software:mercur_messaging_2005:5.0_sp3:*:enterprise:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atrium_software:mercur_messaging_2005:5.0_sp3:*:lite:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:atrium_software:mercur_messaging_2005:5.0_sp3:*:standard:*:*:*:*:*

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