CVE-2005-2878
First published: Tue Sep 13 2005(Updated: )
Format string vulnerability in search.c in the imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the SEARCH command.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Mailutils | =0.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=303&type=vulnerabilities&flashstatus=true
- http://savannah.gnu.org/patch/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=4407
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-10.xml
- http://www.rosiello.org/archivio/imap4d_FreeBSD_exploit.c
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-841
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16783
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17020
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14794
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112785181316043&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2878?
CVE-2005-2878 has a high severity due to the potential for remote arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2878?
To fix CVE-2005-2878, upgrade GNU Mailutils to a version later than 0.6 that has addressed this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2878?
CVE-2005-2878 affects remote authenticated users who can exploit the format string vulnerability in the SEARCH command of the imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.6.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2005-2878?
CVE-2005-2878 impacts systems running GNU Mailutils version 0.6 specifically.
Is CVE-2005-2878 an easy vulnerability to exploit?
Yes, CVE-2005-2878 can be exploited with relatively low effort by sending crafted SEARCH commands.
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- vendor/gnu
- canonical/gnu mailutils
- version/gnu mailutils/0.6