Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Fetchmail 6.1.3 and earlier does not account for the "@" character when determining buffer lengths for local addresses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a header with a large number of local addresses.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 6.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-001.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000554
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103979751818638&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104004858802000&w=2
- http://security.e-matters.de/advisories/052002.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-216
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:011
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-293.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-294.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-155.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6390
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10839
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2003-001.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000554
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103979751818638&w=2
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-1365?
CVE-2002-1365 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in Fetchmail 6.1.3 and earlier does not account for the "@" character when determining buffer lengths for local addresses, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2002-1365?
CVE-2002-1365 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2002-1365?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fetchmail Fetchmail.