CVE-2004-0104

published 2004-03-03

CVE-2004-0104: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Priority P3 47 high 7.5 CVSS 2.0

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

EXPLOIT

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Metamail 2.7 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Affected

5 ranges

Vendor	Product	Version range	Fixed in
metamail_corporation	metamail	<= 2.7	—
redhat	enterprise_linux	—	—
redhat	linux_advanced_workstation	—	—
sgi	propack	—	—
sgi	propack	—	—

Detection & IOCs extracted from sources · hover to see the quote

• → Metamail 2.7 and earlier is affected by multiple format string vulnerabilities allowing remote code execution; detect presence of vulnerable Metamail versions (2.7 and earlier) on systems processing email ↗
• → Exploit proof-of-concept files are publicly available; monitor for download or presence of exploit artifacts associated with ExploitDB entry 23728 ↗
• → Two buffer overflow and two format string vulnerabilities reported in Metamail; monitor for anomalous process behavior (crashes, unexpected child processes) spawned from Metamail when handling crafted email messages ↗

• · CVE-2004-0104 covers multiple distinct vulnerability classes (buffer overflow AND format string) in Metamail 2.7 and earlier; ensure detection/patching addresses both classes, not just one ↗

CVSS provenance

nvd v2.0 7.5 HIGH AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

vendor_redhat 7.5 HIGH

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