CVE-2001-0819 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Linux systems using fetchmail by sending an email with a large To header field.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2001-0819?
CVE-2001-0819 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A buffer overflow in Linux fetchmail before 5.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large 'To:' field in an email header.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0819?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fetchmail Fetchmail.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0819?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0819 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2001-0819 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0819 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mj8x-p695-m8mc.