Vulnerability Description
The strchr function in procmime.c in Claws Mail (aka claws-mail) 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted email.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Claws-Mail | Claws-Mail | 3.8.1 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00064.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/09/1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/09/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55837
- http://www.thewildbeast.co.uk/claws-mail/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2743Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=862578
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2012-10/msg00064.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/09/1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/09/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/10/3
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55837
- http://www.thewildbeast.co.uk/claws-mail/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=2743Patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=862578
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4507?
CVE-2012-4507 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The strchr function in procmime.c in Claws Mail (aka claws-mail) 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted email.
How severe is CVE-2012-4507?
CVE-2012-4507 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-2012-4507?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Claws-Mail Claws-Mail.