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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200405-17] Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200405-17
(Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail)
Ulf Harnhammar found two format string bugs and two buffer overflow bugs in
Metamail.
Impact
A remote attacker could send a malicious email message and execute
arbitrary code with the rights of the process calling the Metamail program.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0104
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0105
Solution:
All users of Metamail should upgrade to the latest stable version:
# emerge sync
# emerge -pv ">=net-mail/metamail-2.7.45.3"
# emerge ">=net-mail/metamail-2.7.45.3"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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