Vulnerability Description
The DNS map code in Sendmail 8.12.8 and earlier, when using the "enhdnsbl" feature, does not properly initialize certain data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (process crash) via an invalid DNS response that causes Sendmail to free incorrect data.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Sendmail | 8.12.5-7 |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.1 |
| Sgi | Irix | 6.5.19 |
| Compaq | Tru64 | 5.0a |
| Freebsd | Freebsd | 4.6 |
| Openbsd | Openbsd | 3.2 |
References
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030803-01-P
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000727
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/993452US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:086
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_035_sendmail.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-265.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.sendmail.org/dnsmap1.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20030803-01-P
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000727
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/993452US Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:086
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_035_sendmail.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-265.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.sendmail.org/dnsmap1.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0688?
CVE-2003-0688 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The DNS map code in Sendmail 8.12.8 and earlier, when using the "enhdnsbl" feature, does not properly initialize certain data structures, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (pr...
How severe is CVE-2003-0688?
CVE-2003-0688 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-2003-0688?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Sendmail, Sendmail Sendmail, Sgi Irix, Compaq Tru64, Freebsd Freebsd.