Vulnerability Description
Race condition in signal handling of procmail 3.20 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain root privileges by sending a signal while a signal handling routine is already running.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Procmail | Procmail | <= 3.20 |
References
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:60.procmail.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000433
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-083PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-085.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-093.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3071PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6872
- ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:60.procmail.ascPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000433
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-083PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-085.php3PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-093.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3071PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6872
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-0905?
CVE-2001-0905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Race condition in signal handling of procmail 3.20 and earlier, when running setuid, allows local users to cause a denial of service or gain root privileges by sending a signal while a signal handling...
How severe is CVE-2001-0905?
CVE-2001-0905 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-0905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Procmail Procmail.