CVE-2005-4444 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Pegasus Mail's trace message functionality triggered by a long POP3 reply.
- 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-2005-4444?
CVE-2005-4444 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the trace message functionality in Pegasus Mail 4.21a through 4.21c and 4.30PB1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long POP3 reply.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4444?
It affects 1 product.
Products include David Harris Pegasus Mail.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4444?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4444 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-2005-4444 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4444 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pvx2-q7gm-49v5.