Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in vsybase.c in vpopmail 5.4.2 and earlier has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: in a followup post, it was observed that the source code used constants that, when compiled, became static format strings. Thus this is not a vulnerability
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Inter7 | Vpopmail \(Vchkpw\) | 3.4.1 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0226.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0264.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0286.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/9147Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10962Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17017
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0226.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0264.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0286.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/9147Patch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10962Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17017
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2238?
CVE-2004-2238 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in vsybase.c in vpopmail 5.4.2 and earlier has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: in a followup post, it was observed that the source code used constants that, when ...
How severe is CVE-2004-2238?
CVE-2004-2238 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-2004-2238?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Inter7 Vpopmail \(Vchkpw\).