Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in pop3.c in gnubiff before 2.0.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Gnubiff | 1.0.3 |
References
- http://gnubiff.sourceforge.net/changelog.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12445PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/9731
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11123Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17282
- http://gnubiff.sourceforge.net/changelog.php
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12445PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.osvdb.org/9731
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11123Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17282
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2461?
CVE-2004-2461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in pop3.c in gnubiff before 2.0.0 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code.
How severe is CVE-2004-2461?
CVE-2004-2461 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-2004-2461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Gnubiff.