CVE-2005-2549: High severity Gnome Evolution vulnerability
Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Evolution 1.5 through 2.3.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) full vCard data, (2) contact data from remote LDAP servers, or (3) task list data from remote servers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2549?
CVE-2005-2549 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause remote denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2549?
To address CVE-2005-2549, upgrade Evolution to a version that is not affected, such as versions higher than 2.3.6.1.
Which versions of Evolution are affected by CVE-2005-2549?
CVE-2005-2549 affects Evolution versions from 1.5 to 2.3.6.1.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-2549?
CVE-2005-2549 can be exploited through malformed vCard data, remote LDAP contact data, or task list data from remote servers.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-2549?
The impacts of CVE-2005-2549 include application crashes and the possibility of executing arbitrary code on the affected system.