CVE-2004-1272

Public Exploit

Description

Buffer overflow in the save_embedded_address function in filter.c for elm/bolthole filter 2.6.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted email message.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.15% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory uic.edu

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://tigger.uic.edu/~jlongs2/holes/elm-bolthole-filter.txt	exploit vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18607	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1272?: CVE-2004-1272 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2004-1272?: To fix CVE-2004-1272, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2004-1272 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2004-1272 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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