Vulnerability Description
securetar, as used in AMaViS shell script 0.2.1 and earlier, allows users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR file, possibly via an incorrect file size parameter.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amavis | Virus Scanner | <= 0.2.1 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=amavis-announce&m=103121272122242&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103124270321404&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10056.phpVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=amavis-announce&m=103121272122242&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103124270321404&w=2
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10056.phpVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1109?
CVE-2002-1109 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). securetar, as used in AMaViS shell script 0.2.1 and earlier, allows users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a malformed TAR file, possibly via an incorrect file size parameter.
How severe is CVE-2002-1109?
CVE-2002-1109 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1109?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Amavis Virus Scanner.