# CVE-2004-0152: Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in (1) the encode\_mime function, (2) the encode\_uuencode function, (3) or the decode\_uuencode function

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-03-27 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

## What to do

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/15601
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-468
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=108024939827236&w=2

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