Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter 0.96.2, 0.95.2, 0.94.14, 0.94.12, and other versions from 0.93.5 to 0.96.2, when using Unicode databases, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via "invalid input sequences" that lead to heap corruption when bogofilter or bogolexer converts character sets.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bogofilter | Email Filter | 0.93.5 |
References
- http://bogofilter.sourceforge.net/security/bogofilter-SA-2005-01PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18352PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18427
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18717
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16171Patch
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/0100
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/24118
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/240-1/
- http://bogofilter.sourceforge.net/security/bogofilter-SA-2005-01PatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2006-Feb/0001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18352PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18427
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18717
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16171Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4591?
CVE-2005-4591 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter 0.96.2, 0.95.2, 0.94.14, 0.94.12, and other versions from 0.93.5 to 0.96.2, when using Unicode databases, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service ...
How severe is CVE-2005-4591?
CVE-2005-4591 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-2005-4591?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bogofilter Email Filter.