CVE-2004-2650: Medium severity apache james vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Spooler in Apache Foundation James 2.2.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering various error conditions in the retrieve function, which prevents a lock from being released and causes a memory leak.

Other sources

Spooler in Apache Foundation James before 2.2.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by triggering various error conditions in the retrieve function, which prevents a lock from being released and causes a memory leak.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apache James=2.2.0
maven/org.apache.james:james-server<2.2.0
2.2.0

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Dec 9, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Apr 29, 2022
Advisory Published
03:01 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2650?

CVE-2004-2650 is classified as a low severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to memory consumption.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2650?

To fix CVE-2004-2650, upgrade to Apache James version 2.2.0 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-2650?

CVE-2004-2650 is a local denial of service vulnerability caused by memory leaks in the spooler.

4

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2650?

CVE-2004-2650 affects Apache James version 2.2.0 and earlier.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2004-2650?

CVE-2004-2650 can be exploited by local users who can trigger error conditions in the retrieve function.

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