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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200501-35] Evolution: Integer overflow in camel-lock-helper Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Evolution: Integer overflow in camel-lock-helper
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200501-35
(Evolution: Integer overflow in camel-lock-helper)
Max Vozeler discovered an integer overflow in the
camel-lock-helper application, which is installed as setgid mail by
default.
Impact
A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute
malicious code with the rights of the 'mail' group. A remote
attacker could also setup a malicious POP server to execute arbitrary
code when an Evolution user connects to it.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-0102
Solution:
All Evolution users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=mail-client/evolution-2.0.2-r1"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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