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CVE-2005-1520

HighPublished

Buffer overflow in the header_get_field_name function in header.c for GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers...

Published: May 26, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 10, 2004

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

6.7%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 93.7%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in the header_get_field_name function in header.c for GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail.

Sources

GNU Mailutils 0.6 - Mail Email Header Buffer OverflowExploit
infamous41md · linux · Aug 10, 2004

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