CVE-2004-0757: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Aug 03 2004(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the SendUidl in the POP3 capability for Mozilla before 1.7, Firefox before 0.9, and Thunderbird before 0.7, may allow remote POP3 mail servers to execute arbitrary code.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Thunderbird | <=0.7 | |
| Firefox | <=0.9 | |
| Mozilla Firefox | <=1.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=229374
- http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html#mozilla1.7
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-421.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_36_mozilla.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/561022
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10856
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15495
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109900315219363&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16869
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A3250
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11042
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0757?
CVE-2004-0757 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2004-0757?
CVE-2004-0757 affects Mozilla before version 1.7, Firefox before version 0.9, and Thunderbird before version 0.7.
How can I fix CVE-2004-0757?
To fix CVE-2004-0757, update your Mozilla, Firefox, or Thunderbird to the latest available version.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0757?
CVE-2004-0757 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can exploiting CVE-2004-0757 allow an attacker to do anything?
Exploiting CVE-2004-0757 may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
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