smail 3.2.0.120 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in smail 3.2.0.120. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-0892. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in smail 3.2.0.120. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in smail 3.2.0.120 allows remote attackers or local users to execute arbitrary code via a long string in the MAIL FROM command and possibly other SMTP commands.

The bug was discovered 03/25/2005. The weakness was published 03/25/2005 by infamous41md (Website). The advisory is shared for download at debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2005-0892 since 03/29/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

After 2 days, there has been an exploit disclosed. The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 17633 (Smail-3 < 3.2.0.121 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SMTP problems and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (19838), Exploit-DB (900), Tenable (17633), SecurityFocus (BID 12899†) and OSVDB (15065†). Similar entry is available at VDB-24705. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 17633
Nessus Name: Smail-3 < 3.2.0.121 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 53550
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 722-1 (smail)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: debian.org
Researcher: infamous41md
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-0892 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-0892
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-24120
X-Force: 19838
SecurityFocus: 12899 - Smail-3 Multiple Remote and Local Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 14733 - Smail-3 "Mail From" Buffer Overflow and Signal Handling Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 15065 - smail MAIL FROM Remote Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 7458 - S-Mail 3.2.0.120 and Earlier MAIL FROM Processing Enables Code Execution, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/10/2015 15:27
Updated: 01/12/2025 15:52
Changes: 03/10/2015 15:27 (81), 05/31/2019 07:03 (2), 01/12/2025 15:52 (17)
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