Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the split_wildmats function in nntpd.c in nntpd in Cyrus IMAP Server before 2.3.17 and 2.4.x before 2.4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted NNTP command.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cmu | Cyrus Imap Server | <= 2.3.16 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://asg.andrew.cmu.edu/archive/message.php?mailbox=archive.cyrus-announce&msg
- http://asg.andrew.cmu.edu/archive/message.php?mailbox=archive.cyrus-announce&msg
- http://git.cyrusimap.org/cyrus-imapd/commit/?id=0f8f026699829b65733c3081657b24e2Patch
- http://git.cyrusimap.org/cyrus-imapd/commit/?id=3244c18c928fa331f6927e2b8146abe9Patch
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2011-09/msg00019.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45938Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/45975Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/46064Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1026031
- http://www.debian.org/security/2011/dsa-2318
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:149
- http://www.osvdb.org/75307
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1317.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/49534
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=734926Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3208?
CVE-2011-3208 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Stack-based buffer overflow in the split_wildmats function in nntpd.c in nntpd in Cyrus IMAP Server before 2.3.17 and 2.4.x before 2.4.11 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafte...
How severe is CVE-2011-3208?
CVE-2011-3208 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-2011-3208?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cmu Cyrus Imap Server.