Vulnerability Description
Evolution 2.2.x and 2.3.x in GNOME 2.7 and 2.8, when "load images if sender in addressbook" is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent crash) via a crafted "From" header that triggers an assert error in camel-internet-address.c when a null pointer is used.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Evolution | 2.3.1 |
References
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=309453
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=311440
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18212
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=309453
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=311440
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:094
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/18212
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-2789?
CVE-2006-2789 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Evolution 2.2.x and 2.3.x in GNOME 2.7 and 2.8, when "load images if sender in addressbook" is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent crash) via a crafted "From" hea...
How severe is CVE-2006-2789?
CVE-2006-2789 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-2789?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Evolution.