7.5
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0793: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Mar 16 2010(Updated: )

Buffer overflow in BarnOwl before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted CC: header.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.5
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.5-rc2
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.2.1
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.3
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.4
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.0
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.3
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.2
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.4.1
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.4-rc1
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.1.1
barnraiser AROUNDMe<=1.5
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.4
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.5-rc1
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.1
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.2
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.2.1
barnraiser AROUNDMe=1.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0793?

    CVE-2010-0793 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0793?

    To fix CVE-2010-0793, upgrade BarnOwl to version 1.5.1 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow issue.

  • Which versions of BarnOwl are affected by CVE-2010-0793?

    CVE-2010-0793 affects BarnOwl versions prior to 1.5.1, including 1.0.0 through 1.5-rc2.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2010-0793 facilitate?

    CVE-2010-0793 facilitates remote denial of service attacks and may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems.

  • Is it safe to use BarnOwl version 1.5.1 after the CVE-2010-0793 fix?

    Yes, using BarnOwl version 1.5.1 and later is considered safe as it mitigates the vulnerabilities outlined in CVE-2010-0793.

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