CVE-2004-1272 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via crafted email messages due to a buffer overflow in the elm/bolthole email filter.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2004-1272?
CVE-2004-1272 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Dec 2004. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in the save_embedded_address function in filter.c for elm/bolthole filter 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email message.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1272?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Bolthole Filter.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1272?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1272 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-1272 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2004-1272, GHSA-fhwr-843x-gg38.