VDB-19408 · CVE-2002-1765 · XFDB 9059

Ximian Evolution 1.0.3/1.0.4 MIME Header memory allocation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ximian Evolution 1.0.3/1.0.4 and classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component MIME Header Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory allocation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2002-1765. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Ximian Evolution 1.0.3/1.0.4 and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component MIME Header Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory allocation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-789. The product allocates memory based on an untrusted, large size value, but it does not ensure that the size is within expected limits, allowing arbitrary amounts of memory to be allocated. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Evolution 1.0.3 and 1.0.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and crash) via an email with a malformed MIME header.

The weakness was presented 12/31/2002 with Red Hat (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mail.gnome.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2002-1765 since 06/21/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly 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 databases at X-Force (9059) and SecurityFocus (BID 4715†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Vendor

Ximian

Name

Evolution

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory allocation
CWE: CWE-789 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

05/06/2002 🔍
12/31/2002 +239 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +0 days 🔍
06/21/2005 +903 days 🔍
08/04/2014 +3331 days 🔍
06/10/2018 +1406 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mail.gnome.org
Organization: Red Hat
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1765 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1765
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19408
X-Force: 9059 - Ximian Evolution malformed MIME header denial of service
SecurityFocus: 4715 - Evolution Mailer Malformed MIME Header Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 08/04/2014 16:54
Updated: 06/10/2018 08:48
Changes: 08/04/2014 16:54 (48), 06/10/2018 08:48 (6)
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Cache ID: 216:481:103

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