CVE-2009-0587: Integer Overflow
First published: Sat Mar 14 2009(Updated: )
Multiple integer overflows in Evolution Data Server (aka evolution-data-server) before 2.24.5 allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string that is converted to a base64 representation in (1) addressbook/libebook/e-vcard.c in evc or (2) camel/camel-mime-utils.c in libcamel.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Data Server | <=2.24.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34100
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/03/12/2
- http://ocert.org/patches/2008-015/camel-CVE-2009-0587.diff
- http://ocert.org/patches/2008-015/evc-CVE-2009-0587.diff
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2008-015.html
- http://osvdb.org/52702
- http://osvdb.org/52703
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34339
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-733-1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0354.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34338
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0355.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34351
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0358.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34348
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:078
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1813
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35357
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-05/msg00002.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11385
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501712/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0587?
CVE-2009-0587 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0587?
To fix CVE-2009-0587, upgrade Evolution Data Server to version 2.24.5 or later.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-0587?
CVE-2009-0587 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via specially crafted long strings.
Which versions of Evolution Data Server are affected by CVE-2009-0587?
CVE-2009-0587 affects versions of Evolution Data Server up to and including 2.24.4.
What components of Evolution Data Server are vulnerable in CVE-2009-0587?
CVE-2009-0587 exposes vulnerabilities in addressbook/libebook/e-vcard.c and camel/camel-mime-utils.c.
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