CVE-2003-0990: High severity Squirrelmail GPG Plugin vulnerability

Published Jan 6, 2004
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Updated

The parseAddress code in (1) SquirrelMail 1.4.0 and (2) GPG Plugin 1.1 allows remote attackers to execute commands via shell metacharacters in the "To:" field.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Squirrelmail GPG Plugin=1.1
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail=1.4.0
Squirrelmail Squirrelmail=1.4.0
Squirrelmail GPG Plugin=1.1

Event History

Jan 6, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Jan 20, 2004
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0990?

CVE-2003-0990 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote command execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-0990?

The recommended fix for CVE-2003-0990 is to upgrade to a patched version of SquirrelMail or the GPG Plugin that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What impact does CVE-2003-0990 have on my system?

CVE-2003-0990 allows attackers to execute arbitrary commands on vulnerable systems, posing a significant security risk.

4

Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0990?

CVE-2003-0990 affects SquirrelMail version 1.4.0 and GPG Plugin version 1.1.

5

Is there evidence of any active exploitation for CVE-2003-0990?

While specific instances of exploitation are not widely reported, the nature of CVE-2003-0990 suggests it has the potential for exploitation in the wild.

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