CVE-2006-0528: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Feb 02 2006(Updated: )
The cairo library (libcairo), as used in GNOME Evolution and possibly other products, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (persistent client crash) via an attached text file that contains "Content-Disposition: inline" in the header, and a very long line in the body, which causes the client to repeatedly crash until the e-mail message is manually removed, possibly due to a buffer overflow, as demonstrated using an XML attachment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.6 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.5 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.2 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.6.1 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.1 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.7 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.3 | |
| GNOME Evolution | =2.3.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2006-01/0925.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16408
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_07_sr.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19504
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:057
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/610
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/265-1/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0528?
CVE-2006-0528 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to persistent client crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0528?
To fix CVE-2006-0528, update the GNOME Evolution application to a version that addresses this issue.
Which versions of GNOME Evolution are affected by CVE-2006-0528?
Versions 2.3.1, 2.3.2, 2.3.3, 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.3.6, 2.3.6.1, and 2.3.7 of GNOME Evolution are affected by CVE-2006-0528.
Can CVE-2006-0528 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0528 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted text file attachment.
What impact does CVE-2006-0528 have on users?
Users affected by CVE-2006-0528 may experience application crashes, leading to potential data loss and disruptions.
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