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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200603-16] Metamail: Buffer overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Metamail: Buffer overflow
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200603-16
(Metamail: Buffer overflow)
Ulf Harnhammar discovered a buffer overflow in Metamail when
processing mime boundraries.
Impact
By sending a specially crafted email, attackers could potentially
exploit this vulnerability to crash Metamail or to execute arbitrary
code.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://www.cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2006-0709
Solution:
All Metamail users should update to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-mail/metamail-2.7.45.3-r1"
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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