CVE-2003-0129: Medium severity Ximian Evolution vulnerability
Published Mar 21, 2003
·Updated
Ximian Evolution Mail User Agent 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a mail message that is uuencoded multiple times.
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
Remediation
Patch Available
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0129?
CVE-2003-0129 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to memory consumption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2003-0129?
To fix CVE-2003-0129, upgrade to a version of Ximian Evolution that is later than 1.2.2.
3
Which versions of Ximian Evolution are affected by CVE-2003-0129?
CVE-2003-0129 affects Ximian Evolution versions 1.0.3 through 1.2.2.
4
Can CVE-2003-0129 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0129 can be exploited remotely through specially crafted mail messages.
5
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2003-0129?
CVE-2003-0129 is associated with a denial of service attack that leads to memory exhaustion.