CVE-2005-2335
UnknownEPSS 5.88%
Last modified
CVE-2005-2335 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the POP3 client in Fetchmail before 6.2.5.2 allows remote POP3 servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long UIDL responses. NOTE: a typo in an advisory accidentally used the wrong CVE identifier for the Fetchmail issue. EPSS estimates a 5.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Buffer overflow in the POP3 client in Fetchmail before 6.2.5.2 allows remote POP3 servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long UIDL responses. NOTE: a typo in an advisory accidentally used the wrong CVE identifier for the Fetchmail issue. This is the correct identifier.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fetchmail | Fetchmail | <= 6.2.5.1 |
| 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 89 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://fetchmail.berlios.de/fetchmail-SA-2005-01.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16176Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21253Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://fetchmail.berlios.de/fetchmail-SA-2005-01.txtPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/16176Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/21253Vendor Advisory
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA06-214A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-2335?
Buffer overflow in the POP3 client in Fetchmail before 6.2.5.2 allows remote POP3 servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via long UIDL responses. NOTE: a typo in an advisory accidentally used the wrong CVE identifier for the Fetchmail issue. This is the correct identifier.
How severe is CVE-2005-2335?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-2335 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2335?
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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