Vulnerability Description
sink.c in fetchmail before 6.3.9 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) by refusing certain warning messages that are sent over SMTP.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 6.3.9 |
References
- http://fetchmail.berlios.de/fetchmail-SA-2007-02.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Feb/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2007-10/msg00008.html
- http://mknod.org/svn/fetchmail/branches/BRANCH_6-3/fetchmail-SA-2007-02.txtPatch
- http://osvdb.org/45833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27399Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33937Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3074
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3438
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1377
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:179
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478798/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/493388/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25495
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018627
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-4565?
CVE-2007-4565 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). sink.c in fetchmail before 6.3.9 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL dereference and application crash) by refusing certain warning messages that are sent over SMTP.
How severe is CVE-2007-4565?
CVE-2007-4565 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-4565?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fetchmail Fetchmail.