Vulnerability Description
The Data function in class.smtp.php in PHPMailer 1.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop leading to memory and CPU consumption) via a long header field.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Phpmailer | Phpmailer | <= 1.72 |
References
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/May/0337.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15543
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18732
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25726
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014069ExploitVendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=341210&group_id=26031
- http://www.cybsec.com/vuln/PHPMailer-DOS.pdfExploitVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13805
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0448
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2242
- http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2005/May/0337.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15543
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18732
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25726
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014069ExploitVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1807?
CVE-2005-1807 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Data function in class.smtp.php in PHPMailer 1.7.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop leading to memory and CPU consumption) via a long header field.
How severe is CVE-2005-1807?
CVE-2005-1807 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-2005-1807?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Phpmailer Phpmailer.