Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the rfc822_output_char function in the RFC822BUFFER routines in the University of Washington (UW) c-client library, as used by the UW IMAP toolkit before imap-2007e and other applications, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an e-mail message that triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| University Of Washington | Imap | <= 2007d |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33275
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33638
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021485
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:146
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32958
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3490
- http://www.washington.edu/imap/documentation/RELNOTES.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=477227
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47526
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg00846.ht
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33275
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33638
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021485
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:146
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32958
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5514?
CVE-2008-5514 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one error in the rfc822_output_char function in the RFC822BUFFER routines in the University of Washington (UW) c-client library, as used by the UW IMAP toolkit before imap-2007e and other appli...
How severe is CVE-2008-5514?
CVE-2008-5514 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5514?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: University Of Washington Imap.