Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one buffer overflow in spamc of SpamAssassin 2.40 through 2.43, when using BSMTP mode ("-B"), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via email containing headers with leading "." characters.
CVSS Score
7.6
HIGH
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spamassassin | Spamassassin | 2.40 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104342896818777&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7983Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/309912/30/26090/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/310212/30/26030/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6679Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11154
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104342896818777&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/7983Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/309912/30/26090/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/310212/30/26030/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6679Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11154
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-1557?
CVE-2003-1557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.6 (HIGH). Off-by-one buffer overflow in spamc of SpamAssassin 2.40 through 2.43, when using BSMTP mode ("-B"), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via email containing headers with leading "." cha...
How severe is CVE-2003-1557?
CVE-2003-1557 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-1557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Spamassassin Spamassassin.