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CVE-2003-1557

UnknownEPSS 4.56%

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CVE-2003-1557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Off-by-one buffer overflow in spamc of SpamAssassin 2.40 through 2.43, when using BSMTP mode ("-B"), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via email containing headers with leading "." characters.. EPSS estimates a 4.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Off-by-one buffer overflow in spamc of SpamAssassin 2.40 through 2.43, when using BSMTP mode ("-B"), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via email containing headers with leading "." characters.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.56%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SpamassassinSpamassassin2.40
SpamassassinSpamassassin2.41
SpamassassinSpamassassin2.42
SpamassassinSpamassassin2.43

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2003-1557?
Off-by-one buffer overflow in spamc of SpamAssassin 2.40 through 2.43, when using BSMTP mode ("-B"), allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via email containing headers with leading "." characters.
How severe is CVE-2003-1557?
Severity scoring for CVE-2003-1557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2003-1557?
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