CVE-2009-1490
UnknownEPSS 12.61%
Last modified
CVE-2009-1490 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Sendmail before 8.13.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long X- header, as demonstrated by an X-Testing header.. EPSS estimates a 12.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Sendmail before 8.13.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long X- header, as demonstrated by an X-Testing header.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sendmail | Sendmail | <= 8.13.1.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 2.6 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 2.6.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 2.6.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 3.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 3.0.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 3.0.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 3.0.3 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 4.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 4.55 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 5 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 5.59 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 5.61 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 5.65 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.6.7 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.7.6 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.7.7 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.7.8 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.7.9 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.7.10 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.8.8 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.9.3 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.10 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.10.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.10.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.10.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.3 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.4 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.5 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.6 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.11.7 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12 | Beta10 |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.0 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.1 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.2 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.3 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.4 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.5 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.6 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.7 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.8 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.9 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.10 | — |
| Sendmail | Sendmail | 8.12.11 | — |
Showing 50 of 51 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.
References
- http://www.sendmail.org/releases/8.13.2Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.sendmail.org/releases/8.13.2Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2009-1490?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Sendmail before 8.13.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long X- header, as demonstrated by an X-Testing header.
How severe is CVE-2009-1490?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1490 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1490?
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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