Vulnerability Description
A buffer overflow in Linux fetchmail before 5.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large 'To:' field in an email header.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 5.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:43.fetchmail.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000403
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-025-01
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-022.1.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-060PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-063.php3?dis=7.1
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1451.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_026_fetchmail_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-103.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2877PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6704
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:43.fetchmail.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000403
- http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS/7.0/updates/IMNX-2001-70-025-01
- http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-022.1.txt
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0819?
CVE-2001-0819 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A buffer overflow in Linux fetchmail before 5.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large 'To:' field in an email header.
How severe is CVE-2001-0819?
CVE-2001-0819 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0819?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fetchmail Fetchmail.