CVE-2005-4348: High severity Fetchmail Fetchmail vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2005
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Updated

fetchmail before 6.3.1 and before 6.2.5.5, when configured for multidrop mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) by sending messages without headers from upstream mail servers.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Fetchmail Fetchmail>=6.2.0<6.2.5.5
Fetchmail Fetchmail>=6.3.0<6.3.1

Event History

Dec 21, 2005
CVE Published
12:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4348?

CVE-2005-4348 is considered a medium-severity vulnerability as it can lead to a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4348?

To fix CVE-2005-4348, upgrade to fetchmail version 6.3.1 or 6.2.5.6 or later.

3

What vulnerability does CVE-2005-4348 exploit?

CVE-2005-4348 exploits a flaw in fetchmail's multidrop mode handling, allowing remote attackers to crash the application.

4

What versions of fetchmail are affected by CVE-2005-4348?

Fetchmail versions prior to 6.3.1 and 6.2.5.5 are affected by CVE-2005-4348.

5

Can CVE-2005-4348 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4348 can be exploited remotely by sending malformed messages without headers.

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