CVE-2005-2549
First published: Fri Aug 12 2005(Updated: )
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.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Evolution | =1.5 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.5 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.2 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.2 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.1 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.6.1 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.1 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.3 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.4 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.sitic.se/eng/advisories_and_recommendations/sa05-001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16394
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-August/msg00031.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:141
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-267.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_54_evolution.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/407789
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14532
- http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1016
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19380
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=112368237712032&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9553
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/166-1/
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.
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