Vulnerability Description
Fetchmail (aka fetchmail-ssl) before 5.8.17 allows a remote malicious (1) IMAP server or (2) POP/POP3 server to overwrite arbitrary memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative index number as part of a response to a LIST request.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 5.8.14 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0118.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000419
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-071
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6965.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-072.php3
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1555.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_026_fetchmail_txt.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-103.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3164ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3166ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0118.htmlExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000419
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-071
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/6965.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-072.php3
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1009?
CVE-2001-1009 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Fetchmail (aka fetchmail-ssl) before 5.8.17 allows a remote malicious (1) IMAP server or (2) POP/POP3 server to overwrite arbitrary memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative index number as p...
How severe is CVE-2001-1009?
CVE-2001-1009 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1009?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fetchmail Fetchmail.