CVE-2005-4592
UnknownEPSS 4.53%
Last modified
CVE-2005-4592 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter and bogolexer 0.96.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via words that are longer than the input buffer used by flex.. EPSS estimates a 4.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter and bogolexer 0.96.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via words that are longer than the input buffer used by flex.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bogofilter | Email Filter | 0.93.5 |
| Bogofilter | Email Filter | 0.94.12 |
| Bogofilter | Email Filter | 0.94.14 |
| Bogofilter | Email Filter | 0.95.2 |
| Bogofilter | Email Filter | 0.96.2 |
References
- http://bogofilter.sourceforge.net/security/bogofilter-SA-2005-02Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18352Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://bogofilter.sourceforge.net/security/bogofilter-SA-2005-02Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18352Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2005-4592?
Heap-based buffer overflow in bogofilter and bogolexer 0.96.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via words that are longer than the input buffer used by flex.
How severe is CVE-2005-4592?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4592 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4592?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2005-4592?
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