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CVE-2009-1490

MediumPublished

Heap-based buffer overflow in Sendmail before 8.13.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code...

Published: May 5, 2009
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: May 27, 2009

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

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

EPSS probability estimate

12.6%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 96.1%
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

Heap-based buffer overflow in Sendmail before 8.13.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long X- header, as demonstrated by an X-Testing header.

Sources

Sendmail 8.12.x - 'X-header' Remote Heap Buffer Overflow (PoC)Exploit
Simple Nomad · linux · May 27, 2009

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