CVE-2002-0342: Medium severity kde k-mail vulnerability
Published May 3, 2002
·Updated
Kmail 1.2 on KDE 2.1.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an email message whose body is approximately 55 K long.
Affected Software
1 affected component
KDE K-Mail=1.2
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0342?
CVE-2002-0342 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0342?
To fix CVE-2002-0342, the recommended action is to upgrade to a later version of KMail that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What versions of KMail are affected by CVE-2002-0342?
CVE-2002-0342 affects KMail version 1.2 on KDE 2.1.1.
4
Can CVE-2002-0342 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-0342 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends a specially crafted email.
5
What impact does CVE-2002-0342 have on systems using KMail?
CVE-2002-0342 can cause the affected KMail application to crash, resulting in a denial of service.