CVE-2005-2550
First published: Fri Aug 12 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via the calendar entries such as task lists, which are not properly handled when the user selects the Calendars tab.
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 | =1.4 | |
| 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%3A10880
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/166-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2550?
CVE-2005-2550 is considered a critical vulnerability because it can lead to denial of service and potentially allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2550?
To fix CVE-2005-2550, update Evolution to a version that is not affected, such as version 2.4 or later.
What versions of Evolution are affected by CVE-2005-2550?
CVE-2005-2550 affects Evolution versions 1.4 through 2.3.6.1.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2005-2550?
CVE-2005-2550 can be exploited by crafting malicious calendar entries that lead to crashes or arbitrary code execution.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-2550?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2005-2550 is to avoid using the Calendars tab in affected versions of Evolution.
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