Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP 5.0 before Patch 175 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted headers in an e-mail message. NOTE: some information was obtained from third party sources.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Symantec | Mail Security | 5.0 |
References
- ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/products/symantec_mail_security/
- http://osvdb.org/33840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24371Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/875633PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22782PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017716
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0799
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32781
- ftp://ftp.symantec.com/public/english_us_canada/products/symantec_mail_security/
- http://osvdb.org/33840
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24371Vendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/875633PatchThird Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22782PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017716
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0799
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1252?
CVE-2007-1252 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP 5.0 before Patch 175 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted headers in an e-mai...
How severe is CVE-2007-1252?
CVE-2007-1252 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1252?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Symantec Mail Security.