CVE Catalog

CVE-2001-0819

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A buffer overflow in Linux fetchmail before version 5.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large 'To:' field in an email header.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to remotely execute code, potentially leading to system compromise or data theft.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update fetchmail to version 5.8.6 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

A buffer overflow in Linux fetchmail before 5.8.6 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large 'To:' field in an email header.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS