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CVE-2001-1078

UnknownEPSS 5.44%

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CVE-2001-1078 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in flog function of eXtremail 1.1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via format specifiers in the SMTP commands (1) HELO, (2) EHLO, (3) MAIL FROM, or (4) RCPT TO, and the POP3 commands (5) USER and (6) other commands that can be executed after POP3 authentication.. EPSS estimates a 5.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in flog function of eXtremail 1.1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via format specifiers in the SMTP commands (1) HELO, (2) EHLO, (3) MAIL FROM, or (4) RCPT TO, and the POP3 commands (5) USER and (6) other commands that can be executed after POP3 authentication.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.44%

91.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ExtremailExtremail1.0
ExtremailExtremail1.0.1
ExtremailExtremail1.0.2
ExtremailExtremail1.0.3
ExtremailExtremail1.1
ExtremailExtremail1.1.1
ExtremailExtremail1.1.2
ExtremailExtremail1.1.3
ExtremailExtremail1.1.4
ExtremailExtremail1.1.5
ExtremailExtremail1.1.6
ExtremailExtremail1.1.7
ExtremailExtremail1.1.8
ExtremailExtremail1.1.9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2001-1078?
Format string vulnerability in flog function of eXtremail 1.1.9 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain root privileges via format specifiers in the SMTP commands (1) HELO, (2) EHLO, (3) MAIL FROM, or (4) RCPT TO, and the POP3 commands (5) USER and (6) other commands that can be executed after POP3 authentication.
How severe is CVE-2001-1078?
Severity scoring for CVE-2001-1078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1078?
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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Source: NVD / NIST