CVE-2005-0102

Integer overflow in camel-lock-helper in Evolution 2.0.2 and earlier allows local users or remote malicious POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via a length…

published January 29, 2005

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
87.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An integer overflow in Evolution 2.0.2 could turn local or remote servers into malicious masterminds! Just a sneaky length value of -1 is enough to open the door wide! Think of it like a restaurant that mistakenly assumes a negative number of guests — this miscalculation leads to a chaotic overflow of customers, potentially ruining dinner for everyone. In this case, it’s a buffer overflow that could let attackers execute arbitrary code! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system, jeopardizing the integrity of your data and even leading to severe system disruptions. It’s like having a surprise party turn into a disaster when unexpected guests show up and take over! ⚡

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that mistakenly assumes a negative number of guests — this miscalculation leads to a chaotic overflow of customers, potentially ruining dinner for everyone. In this case, it’s a buffer overflow that could let attackers execute arbitrary code! The integer overflow in the camel-lock-helper component allows attackers to cause a zero-byte memory allocation, leading to a buffer overflow. This vulnerability affects versions 2.0.2 and earlier of Evolution, enabling arbitrary code execution.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to run malicious code on your system, jeopardizing the integrity of your data and even leading to severe system disruptions. It’s like having a surprise party turn into a disaster when unexpected guests show up and take over! ⚡ To safeguard your system, update to a patched version of Evolution or follow your organization's guidelines for mitigation. Since this affects an open-source component, ensure you’re using the latest stable release available! You’ve got this! By taking these steps, you’ll be bolstering your system's defenses in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03179 · 87.9th percentile
Published
2005-01-29T05:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 JAN 05:00Z
    Integer overflow in camel-lock-helper in Evolution 2.0.2 and earlier allows local users or remote malicious POP3 servers to execute arbitrary code via a length…
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