CVE-2002-1765
First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )
Evolution 1.0.3 and 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) via an email with a malformed MIME header.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution | =1.0.3 | |
| Evolution | =1.0.4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1765?
CVE-2002-1765 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service by consuming memory and crashing the application.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1765?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1765, upgrade to a version of Ximian Evolution that is not affected by this vulnerability, such as versions newer than 1.0.4.
What versions of Evolution are affected by CVE-2002-1765?
CVE-2002-1765 affects Ximian Evolution versions 1.0.3 and 1.0.4.
What kind of attack does CVE-2002-1765 involve?
CVE-2002-1765 involves a denial of service attack that occurs through an email containing a malformed MIME header.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2002-1765?
The potential impacts of CVE-2002-1765 include application crashes and significant memory consumption.
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