Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in expires.c in Elm 2.5 PL5 through PL7, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a long Expires header.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Development Group | Elm | 2.5_pl5 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-08/0688.htmlPatch
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112472951529964&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16508
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16554
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17475
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1014745Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200510-15.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:186
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-755.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/9670
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14613
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15117
- http://www.slackware.org/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2005&m=slack
- http://www.slackware.org/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2005&m=slack
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-08/0688.htmlPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2665?
CVE-2005-2665 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in expires.c in Elm 2.5 PL5 through PL7, and possibly other versions, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an e-mail message with a long Expires header.
How severe is CVE-2005-2665?
CVE-2005-2665 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-2005-2665?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Elm Development Group Elm.