Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the loadbuf function in formisc.c in formail in procmail 3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail message because of a hardcoded realloc size, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-3618.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Procmail | Procmail | 3.22 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039844Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3269Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=876511Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00019.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4041Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039844Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3269Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=876511Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00019.html
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4041Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16844?
CVE-2017-16844 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Heap-based buffer overflow in the loadbuf function in formisc.c in formail in procmail 3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code ...
How severe is CVE-2017-16844?
CVE-2017-16844 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16844?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Procmail Procmail.