Vulnerability Description
Fetchmail 5.0.8 through 6.3.21, when using NTLM authentication in debug mode, allows remote NTLM servers to (1) cause a denial of service (crash and delayed delivery of inbound mail) via a crafted NTLM response that triggers an out-of-bounds read in the base64 decoder, or (2) obtain sensitive information from memory via an NTLM Type 2 message with a crafted Target Name structure, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.8 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-October/088836.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-October/088871.ht
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q3/230
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q3/232
- http://www.fetchmail.info/fetchmail-SA-2012-02.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54987
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_fetchmail
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-October/088836.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-October/088871.ht
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q3/230
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2012/q3/232
- http://www.fetchmail.info/fetchmail-SA-2012-02.txtPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/54987
- https://blogs.oracle.com/sunsecurity/entry/multiple_vulnerabilities_in_fetchmail
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-3482?
CVE-2012-3482 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). Fetchmail 5.0.8 through 6.3.21, when using NTLM authentication in debug mode, allows remote NTLM servers to (1) cause a denial of service (crash and delayed delivery of inbound mail) via a crafted NTL...
How severe is CVE-2012-3482?
CVE-2012-3482 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-3482?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Fetchmail Fetchmail.