Sylpheed 0.9.4/0.9.5/0.9.6 Error Message send_message.c format string

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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sylpheed 0.9.4/0.9.5/0.9.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the file send_message.c of the component Error Message Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in send_message.c for Sylpheed-claws 0.9.4 through 0.9.6 allows remote SMTP servers to cause a denial of service (crash) in sylpheed via format strings in an error message.

The weakness was shared 11/17/2003 by Georgi Guninski (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.grok.org.uk. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2003-0852 since 10/10/2003. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (13508).

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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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10/10/2003 🔍
10/22/2003 +12 days 🔍
11/17/2003 +26 days 🔍
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08/15/2014 +3924 days 🔍
06/15/2018 +1400 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: lists.grok.org.uk
Researcher: Georgi Guninski
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2003-0852 (🔍)
X-Force: 13508
SecurityFocus: 8877

Entryinfo

Created: 08/15/2014 16:40
Updated: 06/15/2018 08:11
Changes: 08/15/2014 16:40 (46), 06/15/2018 08:11 (6)
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