CVE-2006-4057: Buffer overflow in the preview_create function in gui.cpp in Mitch Murray Eremove 1.4 allows remote attackers

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADE

CVE-2006-4057 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting eremove. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

High severity

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.2% (top 12%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2006-08-10
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: mitch murray

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2006-08-10 00:04 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:28 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mitch murray eremove DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.4

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison eremove sudo apt install eremove=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo apt-mark hold eremove

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

dnf --showduplicates list eremove sudo dnf downgrade eremove-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4> sudo dnf versionlock add eremove

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-2006-4057?

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

Is CVE-2006-4057 being exploited?

CVE-2006-4057 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-2006-4057 affect?

CVE-2006-4057 affects eremove. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 urgent is CVE-2006-4057?

Priority 48/100. High severity

References

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