First published: Thu Feb 19 2004(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Metamail corporation Metamail | <=2.7 | |
SGI ProPack | =2.3 | |
SGI ProPack | =2.4 | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =2.1 | |
Red Hat Linux Advanced Workstation | =2.1 |
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CVE-2004-0105 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2004-0105, upgrade Metamail to version 2.8 or later where the buffer overflow vulnerabilities have been addressed.
CVE-2004-0105 affects Metamail versions up to and including 2.7, as well as specific versions of SGI ProPack and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
Attackers can exploit CVE-2004-0105 through crafted email messages which trigger buffer overflows, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.
As a workaround for CVE-2004-0105, users can disable the execution of Metamail or avoid using it until an update is applied.