CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0152

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the encode_mime, encode_uuencode, and decode_uuencode functions for emil 2.1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages containing attachments with filenames.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and the organization's data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of emil that is not vulnerable to these buffer overflows and to monitor systems for suspicious e-mail messages.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the encode_uuencode function, (3) or the decode_uuencode function for emil 2.1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages containing attachments with filenames.

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