Buffer overflow in Claws-Mail

CVE-2015-8614

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the (1) conv_jistoeuc, (2) conv_euctojis, and (3) conv_sjistoeuc functions in codeconv.c in Claws Mail before 3.13.1 allow remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted email, involving Japanese character set conversion.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.026 (83.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8614?
CVE-2015-8614 is a high-severity vulnerability in Claws-Mail, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. CVSS score: 7.3/10. Published 2016-04-11.
How severe is CVE-2015-8614?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.3 out of 10.