CVE-2005-4591: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter 0.96.2, 0.95.2, 0.94.14, 0.94.12, and other versions from 0.93.5 to 0.96.2, when using Unicode databases, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via "invalid input sequences" that lead to heap corruption when bogofilter or bogolexer converts character sets.

Affected Software

5 affected components
bogofilter Email Filter=0.94.12
bogofilter Email Filter=0.93.5
bogofilter Email Filter=0.96.2
bogofilter Email Filter=0.94.14
bogofilter Email Filter=0.95.2

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jan 10, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4591?

CVE-2005-4591 has a high severity due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4591?

To fix CVE-2005-4591, upgrade to a version of Bogofilter that is not affected, such as versions after 0.96.2.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2005-4591?

CVE-2005-4591 affects Bogofilter versions from 0.93.5 to 0.96.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4591?

CVE-2005-4591 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2005-4591 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4591 can be exploited remotely through the use of invalid input sequences.

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