CVE-2006-1141: Buffer overflow in qmailadmin.c in QmailAdmin before 1.2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-1141 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting qmailadmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Buffer overflow in qmailadmin.c in QmailAdmin before 1.2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PATH_INFO environment variable.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	4.6% (top 8%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-03-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: inter7

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-03-10 11:02 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:22 UTCUpdated Record last modified

inter7 qmailadmin DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1 · 1.0.2 · 1.0.3 · 1.0.4 · 1.0.5 · 1.0.6 · 1.2.0 · 1.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy qmailadmin || rpm -q qmailadmin || qmailadmin --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison qmailadmin sudo apt install qmailadmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold qmailadmin

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list qmailadmin sudo dnf downgrade qmailadmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add qmailadmin

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2006-1141?

qmailadmin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2006-1141 being exploited?

CVE-2006-1141 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2006-1141 affect?

CVE-2006-1141 affects qmailadmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Buffer overflow in qmailadmin.c in QmailAdmin before 1.2.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long PATH_INFO environment variable.

How urgent is CVE-2006-1141?

Priority 49/100. High severity; EPSS top 8%: very likely to be exploited

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