CVE-2007-2958 describes a format string vulnerability in the inc_put_error function within Sylpheed 2.4.4 and Sylpheed-Claws (Claws Mail) versions 1.9.100 and 2.10.0. This flaw allows a malicious remote POP3 server to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable client by injecting format string specifiers into crafted replies. The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 6.8, indicating moderate severity with network-based attacks, medium complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage regarding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
2.4.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed:sylpheed:2.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.9.100CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed-claws:sylpheed-claws:1.9.100:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sylpheed-claws:sylpheed-claws:2.10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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