CVE-2005-0893 Race condition in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code on smail mail servers by exploiting race conditions in signal handlers.
- 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-2005-0893?
CVE-2005-0893 is a high-severity 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
modes.c in smail 3.2.0.120 implements signal handlers with certain unsafe library calls, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code via signal handler race conditions, possibly using xmalloc.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0893?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Smail Smail.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0893?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0893 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-0893 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0893 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75xh-5m5h-366v.