Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the…
Priority MEDIUM 40Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- — Not recorded in CVSS 2.0
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- —
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Partial · Partial · Partial
- Fix status
- No fix listed
Attack profile from CVSS 2.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA.
Summary
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode_mime function, (2) the encode_uuencode function, (3) or the decode_uuencode function for emil 2.1.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via e-mail messages containing attachments with filenames.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.04146 90th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
Remediation
No fixed version listed by the sources yet.
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2004-0152
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-h8w6-2w9h-h7rw
References
More Emil vulnerabilities
- TI-2004-00129 Multiple format string vulnerabilities in emil 2.1.0 and earlier may allow remote… CVSS 2.0HIGH 7.5
Sources
- CVE-2004-0152 · CVE Program
- CVE-2004-0152 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-h8w6-2w9h-h7rw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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