CVE-2005-0806: Medium severity Ximian Evolution vulnerability
Published Mar 20, 2005
·Updated
Evolution 2.0.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash or hang) via crafted messages, possibly involving charsets in attachment filenames.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Ximian Evolution=2.0.3
Event History
Mar 20, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0806?
CVE-2005-0806 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-0806?
To fix CVE-2005-0806, upgrade to the latest patched version of Evolution beyond 2.0.3.
3
What type of attack does CVE-2005-0806 represent?
CVE-2005-0806 represents a denial of service attack that can crash or hang the Evolution application.
4
Which versions of Evolution are affected by CVE-2005-0806?
CVE-2005-0806 affects Evolution version 2.0.3.
5
Can CVE-2005-0806 be exploited through email attachments?
Yes, CVE-2005-0806 can be exploited through crafted messages with problematic charsets in attachment filenames.