HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2006-0761
MEDIUM

CVE-2006-0761

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: February 18, 2006· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.1
CVSS v3.1

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2006-0761 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

rim1 product(s)
blackberry enterprise server
Source: NVD CPE · 14 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (10)

→
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/8021/8149/8052/Support_-_Corrupt_Word_file_may_cause_buffer_overflow_in_the_BlackBerry_Attachment_Service.html?nodeid=1181753&vernum=2
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424728/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16590
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0530
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24629
→
http://www.blackberry.com/knowledgecenterpublic/livelink.exe/fetch/2000/8021/8149/8052/Support_-_Corrupt_Word_file_may_cause_buffer_overflow_in_the_BlackBerry_Attachment_Service.html?nodeid=1181753&vernum=2
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/424728/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16590
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0530
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24629

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2006-0761
CVSS Score5.1 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 18, 2006

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2006-0761 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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