Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the movemail utility in (1) Emacs 20.x, 21.3, and possibly other versions, and (2) XEmacs 21.4 and earlier, allows remote malicious POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via crafted packets.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Emacs | <= 20.0 |
| Gnu | Xemacs | <= 21.4 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110780416112719&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-670PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-671PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-685PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:038
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-110.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-112.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-133.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/433928/30/5010/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12462
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19246
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110780416112719&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-670PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-671PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0100?
CVE-2005-0100 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in the movemail utility in (1) Emacs 20.x, 21.3, and possibly other versions, and (2) XEmacs 21.4 and earlier, allows remote malicious POP3 servers to execute arbitrary cod...
How severe is CVE-2005-0100?
CVE-2005-0100 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-2005-0100?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Emacs, Gnu Xemacs.