Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the spa_base64_to_bits function in Exim before 4.43, as originally obtained from Samba code, and as called by the auth_spa_client function, may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code during SPA authentication.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Cambridge | Exim | <= 4.40 |
References
- http://ftp6.us.freebsd.org/pub/mail/exim/ChangeLogs/ChangeLog-4.44
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110824870908614&w=2
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200501-23.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.exim.org/mail-archives/exim-users/Week-of-Mon-20050103/msg00028.htmlPatch
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=178&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-025.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12188
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://ftp6.us.freebsd.org/pub/mail/exim/ChangeLogs/ChangeLog-4.44
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110824870908614&w=2
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200501-23.xmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.exim.org/mail-archives/exim-users/Week-of-Mon-20050103/msg00028.htmlPatch
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=178&type=vulnerabilities
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-025.htmlPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12188
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0022?
CVE-2005-0022 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the spa_base64_to_bits function in Exim before 4.43, as originally obtained from Samba code, and as called by the auth_spa_client function, may allow attackers to execute arbitrary ...
How severe is CVE-2005-0022?
CVE-2005-0022 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0022?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Cambridge Exim.