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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200405-17] Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200405-17] Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail |
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Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment 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" Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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