Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Pegasus Mail (PMail) 4.41 and possibly 4.51 allows remote POP3 servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long error message.
CVSS Score
9.3
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pmail | Pegasus Mail | 4.41 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/59261
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37134Vendor Advisory
- http://www.packetstormsecurity.org/0910-exploits/pegasusmc-dos.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507377/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36797Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023075Exploit
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3026Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/exploits/Pegasus_Mail_POP3_Message_Handling_Remote_Buffer_OVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53933
- http://osvdb.org/59261
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37134Vendor Advisory
- http://www.packetstormsecurity.org/0910-exploits/pegasusmc-dos.txtExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507377/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36797Exploit
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023075Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3838?
CVE-2009-3838 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in Pegasus Mail (PMail) 4.41 and possibly 4.51 allows remote POP3 servers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a long err...
How severe is CVE-2009-3838?
CVE-2009-3838 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3838?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pmail Pegasus Mail.