How severe is CVE-2006-7041?

CVE-2006-7041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2006-7041 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-2006-7041?

CVE-2006-7041 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-2006-7041?

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-2006-7041 published?

CVE-2006-7041 was published on 2007-02-23 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2006-7041

CVE-2006-7041 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% (74th 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

The SMTP service in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a message in which neither the originator nor recipient address is known.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-7041?: The SMTP service in MERCUR Messaging 2005 before Service Pack 4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a message in which neither the originator nor recipient address is known.
How severe is CVE-2006-7041?: CVE-2006-7041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2006-7041 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-2006-7041?: CVE-2006-7041 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-2006-7041?: 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-2006-7041 published?: CVE-2006-7041 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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