Vulnerability Description
fetchmail email client before 5.9.10 does not properly limit the maximum number of messages available, which allows a remote IMAP server to overwrite memory via a message count that exceeds the boundaries of an array.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 5.9.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-027.0.txt
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4145
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9133.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-036.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-047.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4788
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-027.0.txt
- http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4145
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9133.php
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-036.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-047.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4788
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-0146?
CVE-2002-0146 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). fetchmail email client before 5.9.10 does not properly limit the maximum number of messages available, which allows a remote IMAP server to overwrite memory via a message count that exceeds the bounda...
How severe is CVE-2002-0146?
CVE-2002-0146 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-2002-0146?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fetchmail Fetchmail.