Vulnerability Description
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Evolution 1.5 through 2.3.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) full vCard data, (2) contact data from remote LDAP servers, or (3) task list data from remote servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | 1.5 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=112368237712032&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16394
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19380
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1016
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:141
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_54_evolution.html
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-August/msg00031.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-267.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/407789
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14532
- http://www.sitic.se/eng/advisories_and_recommendations/sa05-001.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/166-1/
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=112368237712032&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16394
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2549?
CVE-2005-2549 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Evolution 1.5 through 2.3.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) full vCard data, (2) con...
How severe is CVE-2005-2549?
CVE-2005-2549 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-2005-2549?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evolution.