Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the GMIME_UUENCODE_LEN macro in gmime/gmime-encodings.h in GMime before 2.4.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via input data for a uuencode operation.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gmime | 2.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gmime/2.4/gmime-2.4.14-2.4.15.diff.gzPatch
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gmime/2.4/gmime-2.4.15.changes
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38459
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38915
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/03/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/03/4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=561457
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gmime/2.4/gmime-2.4.14-2.4.15.diff.gzPatch
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/GNOME/sources/gmime/2.4/gmime-2.4.15.changes
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-03/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38459
- http://secunia.com/advisories/38915
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/03/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/02/03/4
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-0409?
CVE-2010-0409 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the GMIME_UUENCODE_LEN macro in gmime/gmime-encodings.h in GMime before 2.4.15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execut...
How severe is CVE-2010-0409?
CVE-2010-0409 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-0409?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gmime.