CVE-2014-3891 Memory corruption in n/a
A buffer overflow in Becky! Internet Mail allows remote code execution via a malicious POP3 server response, requiring user interaction to fetch mail.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2014-3891?
CVE-2014-3891 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 9 Jul 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Buffer overflow in RimArts Becky! Internet Mail before 2.68 allows remote POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted response.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3891?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Rimarts Becky\! Internet Mail.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3891?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3891 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-2014-3891 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3891 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2pfc-324v-8rw3.