#VU33159 Heap-based buffer overflow in Procmail - CVE-2014-3618

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33159

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2014-3618

CWE-ID: CWE-122

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Procmail
Server applications / Mail servers

Vendor: Procmail.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Heap-based buffer overflow in formisc.c in formail in procmail 3.22. A remote attacker can use a crafted email header to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.

Vulnerable software versions

Procmail: 3.22

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External links
https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1172.html
https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00008.html
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00022.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1172.html
https://secunia.com/advisories/61076
https://secunia.com/advisories/61090
https://secunia.com/advisories/61108
https://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3019
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/03/8
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69573
https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2340-1
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95688
https://support.apple.com/HT205267

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.