CVE-2017-16844
Heap-based buffer overflow in the loadbuf function in formisc.c in formail in procmail 3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail message because of a hardcoded realloc size a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-3618.
CVSS score
9.8
EPSS probability
%12.5
Risk score
1.2
Published
9 y ago
Vulnerability Timeline (Change History)
CVE-2017-16844 historical changes made to the vulnerability by NVD, CISA and MITRE:
| Date | Actor / Source | Action / Description | Type | Previous value | New value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.10.2026 | nvd@nist.gov | Initial Analysis & CVSS Vector Assignment | CVSS V3.1 | — | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 14.11.2017 | CISA Coordinator | SSVC Risk Re-assessment | SSVC / KEV | exploitation: none | exploitation: none |
| 14.11.2017 | MITRE / NVD | New CVE Record Received & Ingested | CVE Created | — | CVE-2017-16844 |
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