Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Sendmail before 8.13.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long X- header, as demonstrated by an X-Testing header.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | Sendmail | <= 8.13.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.nmrc.org/~thegnome/blog/apr09/
- http://www.sendmail.org/releases/8.13.2PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50355
- http://www.nmrc.org/~thegnome/blog/apr09/
- http://www.sendmail.org/releases/8.13.2PatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50355
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1490?
CVE-2009-1490 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Heap-based buffer overflow in Sendmail before 8.13.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long X- header, as demonstrated by an...
How severe is CVE-2009-1490?
CVE-2009-1490 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-2009-1490?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sendmail Sendmail.