What is the severity of CVE-2008-5839?

CVE-2008-5839 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5839?

To fix CVE-2008-5839, update Foxmail to the latest version released by the vendor that addresses this vulnerability.

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-5839?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-5839 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

Who is affected by CVE-2008-5839?

Only users of Foxmail version 6.5 are affected by CVE-2008-5839.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5839?

CVE-2008-5839 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to how the application processes long mailto URIs.

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CVE-2008-5839

critical

9.3

CWE

119

5/1/2009

7/8/2024

CVE-2008-5839: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Jan 05 2009(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in Foxmail 6.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mailto URI in the HREF attribute of an A element.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Foxmail	=6.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5839?
CVE-2008-5839 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5839?
To fix CVE-2008-5839, update Foxmail to the latest version released by the vendor that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-5839?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-5839 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-5839?
Only users of Foxmail version 6.5 are affected by CVE-2008-5839.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5839?
CVE-2008-5839 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to how the application processes long mailto URIs.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5839?
CVE-2008-5839 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5839?
To fix CVE-2008-5839, update Foxmail to the latest version released by the vendor that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-5839?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-5839 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-5839?
Only users of Foxmail version 6.5 are affected by CVE-2008-5839.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-5839?
CVE-2008-5839 is a buffer overflow vulnerability related to how the application processes long mailto URIs.