[ GLSA 200405-17 ] Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail

[GLSA]

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory

Title: Multiple vulnerabilities in metamail (GLSA 200405-17)
Severity: high
Exploitable: remote
Date: May 21, 2004
Bug(s): #42133
ID: 200405-17

Synopsis

Several format string bugs and buffer overflows were discovered in metamail, potentially allowing execution of arbitrary code remotely.

Background

Metamail is a program that decodes MIME encoded mail. It is therefore often automatically called when an email is received or read.

Affected Packages

Package: net-mail/metamail
Vulnerable: < 2.7.45.3
Unaffected: >= 2.7.45.3
Architectures: All supported architectures


Description

Ulf Harnhammar found two format string bugs and two buffer overflow bugs in Metamail.

Impact

A remote attacker could send a malicious email message and execute arbitrary code with the rights of the process calling the Metamail program.

Workaround

There is no known workaround at this time.

Resolution

All users of Metamail should upgrade to the latest stable version: