Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the inc_put_error function in src/inc.c in Sylpheed 2.4.4, and Sylpheed-Claws (Claws Mail) 1.9.100 and 2.10.0, allows remote POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in crafted replies.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sylpheed | Sylpheed | 2.4.4 |
| Sylpheed-Claws | Sylpheed-Claws | 1.9.100 |
References
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=190104
- http://osvdb.org/40184
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26550PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26610
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27229
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27379
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2007-70/advisory/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200710-29.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_20_sr.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25430
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2971
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=254121
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36238
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2007-September/msg00077.
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=190104
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2958?
CVE-2007-2958 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in the inc_put_error function in src/inc.c in Sylpheed 2.4.4, and Sylpheed-Claws (Claws Mail) 1.9.100 and 2.10.0, allows remote POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via f...
How severe is CVE-2007-2958?
CVE-2007-2958 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2958?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sylpheed Sylpheed, Sylpheed-Claws Sylpheed-Claws.