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CVE-2008-0072

Format string vulnerability in the emf_multipart_encrypted function in mail/em-format.c in Evolution 2.12.3 and earlier

Format string vulnerability in the emf_multipart_encrypted function in mail/em-format.c in Evolution 2.12.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted encrypted message, as demonstrated using the Version field.

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 0.16096
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  • EPSS ≥ 0.10 - elevated exploitation probability
  • EPSS percentile: top 5% of all CVEs by exploitation likelihood
Sigma rules0 YARA rules0
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Weakness Classification

CWE-134Use of Externally-Controlled Format String
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Affected Products & Versions

1
gnome evolution<= 2.12.3
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Scoring & Timeline

6.8
MEDIUM · CVSS v2 (legacy) · PSIRT-CNA@flexerasoftware.com
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This CVE predates CVSS v3; the legacy v2 score is shown so triage still has a severity to work with.
v2 Vector
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Published to NVD06 Mar 2008 · 12:44 AM
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Vendor Advisories

3
usnUSN-583-1
rhsaRHSA-2008:0178Critical
rhsaRHSA-2008:0177Critical
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References & Sources

28
Source URLs (vendor pages, mailing lists, write-ups). Exploit/PoC links are in their own section above to avoid duplication.
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-03/msg00003.html
http://secunia.com/advisories/29057Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29163Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29210Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29244Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/29258Vendor Advisory
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