CVE-2001-1009
UnknownEPSS 6.52%
Last modified
CVE-2001-1009 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Fetchmail (aka fetchmail-ssl) before 5.8.17 allows a remote malicious (1) IMAP server or (2) POP/POP3 server to overwrite arbitrary memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative index number as part of a response to a LIST request.. EPSS estimates a 6.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Fetchmail (aka fetchmail-ssl) before 5.8.17 allows a remote malicious (1) IMAP server or (2) POP/POP3 server to overwrite arbitrary memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative index number as part of a response to a LIST request.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 5.8.14 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.1 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.2 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.3 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.4 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.5 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.6 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.7 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.5.8 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.1 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.2 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.3 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.4 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.5 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.6 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.7 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.8 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.6.9 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.1 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.2 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.3 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.4 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.5 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.6 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 4.7.7 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.1 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.2 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.3 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.4 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.5 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.6 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.7 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.0.8 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.1.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.1.4 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.2.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.2.1 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.2.3 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.2.4 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.2.7 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.2.8 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.3.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.3.1 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.3.3 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.3.8 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.4.0 |
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | 5.4.3 |
Showing 50 of 71 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0118.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1555.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-103.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3164Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3166Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-08/0118.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1555.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-103.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3164Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3166Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2001-1009?
Fetchmail (aka fetchmail-ssl) before 5.8.17 allows a remote malicious (1) IMAP server or (2) POP/POP3 server to overwrite arbitrary memory and possibly gain privileges via a negative index number as part of a response to a LIST request.
How severe is CVE-2001-1009?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1009 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1009?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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