CVE-2004-2238
First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** Format string vulnerability in vsybase.c in vpopmail 5.4.2 and earlier has unknown impact and attack vectors. NOTE: in a followup post, it was observed that the source code used constants that, when compiled, became static format strings. Thus this is not a vulnerability.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.11e | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.1 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.2.1 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.9.10 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.30 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.6 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.11 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.2 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.10 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.10 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.9 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.8 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.6 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.28 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.27 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.22 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.21 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.26 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.4 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.5 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.7 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.9 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.29 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.7 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.4.1 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.24 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.23 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.25 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.3 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.8 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.20 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.4 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.4.2 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.5 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.2.2 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.1 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.2 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.3 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.4 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.5 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.6 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.7 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.8 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.9 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.10 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.11 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =3.4.11e | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.5 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.6 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.7 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.8 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.9 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.9.10 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =4.10 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.2.1 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.2.2 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.20 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.21 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.22 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.23 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.24 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.25 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.26 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.27 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.28 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.29 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.3.30 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.4 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.4.1 | |
| Inter7 Vpopmail Vchkpw | =5.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0226.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0264.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0286.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10962
- http://www.osvdb.org/9147
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/17017
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2238?
The severity of CVE-2004-2238 is currently disputed and considered low due to the nature of the vulnerability.
What versions of Vpopmail are affected by CVE-2004-2238?
Vpopmail versions 5.4.2 and earlier are affected by CVE-2004-2238.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2238?
Currently, there is no necessary fix for CVE-2004-2238 as the vulnerability has been disputed, indicating it may not exist.
Is CVE-2004-2238 a confirmed vulnerability in Vpopmail?
CVE-2004-2238 is disputed and may not be a confirmed vulnerability in Vpopmail.
What is a format string vulnerability in relation to CVE-2004-2238?
A format string vulnerability like CVE-2004-2238 involves improper handling of format strings in programming, but its impact is unclear in this case.
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- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/5.2.1
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/4.9.10
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- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/4.9
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- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/4.6
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/5.3.28
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/5.3.27
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/5.3.22
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/5.3.21
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/5.3.26
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- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/3.4.3
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/4.8
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/5.3.20
- version/inter7 vpopmail vchkpw/3.4.4
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