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.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | emil | 2.1.0-beta9-11woody1 | DSA-468 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-468 emil - several vulnerabilities Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- emil-email-bo(15601) vdb-entry
- DSA-468 vendor-advisory
- 20040325 Re: [SECURITY] [DSA 468-1] New emil packages fix multiple vulnerabilities mailing-list