CVE-2005-0926: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 29, 2005
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Sylpheed before 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via attachments with MIME-encoded file names.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.10
Sylpheed Sylpheed=1.0.0
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.11
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.5
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.8.11
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.4
Sylpheed Sylpheed=1.0.3
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.8
Sylpheed Sylpheed=1.0.1
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.12
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.7
Sylpheed Sylpheed=1.0.2
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.6
Sylpheed Sylpheed=0.9.9

Event History

Mar 29, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-0926?

CVE-2005-0926 has a severity rating that suggests it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-0926?

To fix CVE-2005-0926, upgrade Sylpheed to version 1.0.4 or later.

3

Which versions of Sylpheed are affected by CVE-2005-0926?

CVE-2005-0926 affects Sylpheed versions prior to 1.0.4, including 0.8.11 and 1.0.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-0926?

CVE-2005-0926 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in Sylpheed.

5

Can exploitation of CVE-2005-0926 lead to remote code execution?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2005-0926 could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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