Vulnerability Description
Format string vulnerability in the emf_multipart_encrypted function in mail/em-format.c in Evolution 2.12.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted encrypted message, as demonstrated using the Version field.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Gnome | Evolution | <= 2.12.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29057Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29163Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29210Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29244Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29258Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29264Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29317Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30437Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30491Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2008-8/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200803-12.xml
- http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0105
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1512Patch
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/512491US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-0072?
CVE-2008-0072 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Format string vulnerability in the emf_multipart_encrypted function in mail/em-format.c in Evolution 2.12.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted encrypted messag...
How severe is CVE-2008-0072?
CVE-2008-0072 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-2008-0072?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Gnome Evolution.