# CVE-2014-3618: Heap-based buffer overflow in formisc.c in formail in procmail 3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibl

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-09-08 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in formisc.c in formail in procmail 3.22 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted email header, related to "unbalanced quotes."

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## References

- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00022.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61108
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-09/msg00008.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3019
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/09/03/8
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Sep/msg00008.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2340-1
- https://support.apple.com/HT205267
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-1172.html
- http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-1172.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61090
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/69573
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61076
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/95688

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