CVE-2003-0128: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 21, 2003
·
Updated

The tryuudecoding function in mail-format.c for Ximian Evolution Mail User Agent 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a malicious uuencoded (UUE) header, possibly triggering a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Ximian Evolution=1.0.7
Ximian Evolution=1.2.2
Ximian Evolution=1.0.3
Ximian Evolution=1.0.6
Ximian Evolution=1.2
Ximian Evolution=1.2.1
Ximian Evolution=1.0.4
Ximian Evolution=1.0.5
Ximian Evolution=1.1.1
Ximian Evolution=1.0.8

Event History

Mar 21, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Mar 24, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0128?

CVE-2003-0128 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to potential heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0128?

To fix CVE-2003-0128, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Ximian Evolution that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of Ximian Evolution are affected by CVE-2003-0128?

Ximian Evolution versions 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5, 1.0.6, 1.0.7, 1.0.8, 1.1.1, 1.2, 1.2.1, and 1.2.2 are affected by CVE-2003-0128.

4

Can CVE-2003-0128 allow remote code execution?

Yes, CVE-2003-0128 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a malicious uuencoded header.

5

What type of attack does CVE-2003-0128 facilitate?

CVE-2003-0128 facilitates denial of service attacks and potentially remote code execution through a buffer overflow.

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