Vulnerability Description
The getmxrecord function in Fetchmail 6.0.0 and earlier does not properly check the boundary of a particular malformed DNS packet from a malicious DNS server, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when Fetchmail attempts to read data beyond the expected boundary.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 6.0.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000531
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103340148625187&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-215.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-171
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10203.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-063.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-2402.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5826
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000531
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103340148625187&w=2
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2002-215.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-171
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10203.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-063.phpPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-2402.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1175?
CVE-2002-1175 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The getmxrecord function in Fetchmail 6.0.0 and earlier does not properly check the boundary of a particular malformed DNS packet from a malicious DNS server, which allows remote attackers to cause a ...
How severe is CVE-2002-1175?
CVE-2002-1175 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-2002-1175?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fetchmail Fetchmail.