Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in search.c in the imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the SEARCH command.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Mailutils | 0.6 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112785181316043&w=2
- http://savannah.gnu.org/patch/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=4407Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16783
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17020
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-841
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-10.xml
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=303&type=vulnerabilities&flasExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.rosiello.org/archivio/imap4d_FreeBSD_exploit.c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14794
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112785181316043&w=2
- http://savannah.gnu.org/patch/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=4407Patch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16783
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17020
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-841
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-10.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-2878?
CVE-2005-2878 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Format string vulnerability in search.c in the imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the SEARCH command.
How severe is CVE-2005-2878?
CVE-2005-2878 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-2005-2878?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Mailutils.