CVE-2005-0892 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on smail mail servers via a buffer overflow in the MAIL FROM command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2005-0892?
CVE-2005-0892 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in smail 3.2.0.120 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the MAIL FROM command and possibly other SMTP commands.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0892?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Smail Smail.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0892?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2005-0892 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-0892 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DSA-722-1, GHSA-369h-ccgq-chwg.