Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP
CVE-2007-1252

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Symantec
Status
Mail Security
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 March 2007

Summary

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in Symantec Mail Security for SMTP 5.0 prior to Patch 175. This security flaw allows remote attackers to send specially crafted email headers that can crash the service, leading to a denial of service situation. Furthermore, this could potentially enable an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, posing serious risks to email security and overall system integrity.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32781
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22782
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0799
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EPSS Score

14% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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