CVE-2001-0894
First published: Sun Nov 11 2001(Updated: )
Vulnerability in Postfix SMTP server before 20010228-pl07, when configured to email the postmaster when SMTP errors cause the session to terminate, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) by generating a large number of SMTP errors, which forces the SMTP session log to grow too large.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Postfix | =2000-02-28 | |
| Postfix | =1999-12-31 | |
| Postfix | =1999-09-06 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-093
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3544
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000439
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:089
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-156.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100584160110303&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7568
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2001-0894?
CVE-2001-0894 has a high severity as it can lead to a denial of service through memory exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0894?
To fix CVE-2001-0894, upgrade your Postfix SMTP server to version 20010228-pl07 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2001-0894?
CVE-2001-0894 affects Postfix versions before 20010228-pl07, specifically versions 2000-02-28, 1999-12-31, and 1999-09-06.
What attack vector is exploited in CVE-2001-0894?
CVE-2001-0894 can be exploited remotely by generating a large number of SMTP errors.
What is the impact of CVE-2001-0894?
The impact of CVE-2001-0894 is a denial of service that can disrupt the operation of the affected Postfix server.
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