Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in Postfix SMTP server before 20010228-pl07, when configured to email the postmaster when SMTP errors cause the session to terminate, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by generating a large number of SMTP errors, which forces the SMTP session log to grow too large.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wietse Venema | Postfix | 1999-09-06 |
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000439
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:089
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100584160110303&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-093Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-156.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3544PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7568
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000439
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:089
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100584160110303&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-093Patch
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-156.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3544PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7568
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0894?
CVE-2001-0894 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Vulnerability in Postfix SMTP server before 20010228-pl07, when configured to email the postmaster when SMTP errors cause the session to terminate, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service...
How severe is CVE-2001-0894?
CVE-2001-0894 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0894?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wietse Venema Postfix.