CVE-2003-0129: Ximian Evolution Mail User Agent 1.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (me...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old denial-of-service issue in Ximian Evolution Mail User Agent 1.2.2 and earlier. A specially formed email can make the client consume memory and become unavailable. The provided sources describe availability impact only, with no evidence of active exploitation or data theft. Exposure is most likely limited to legacy Linux desktops or systems still running Ximian Evolution 1.2.2 or earlier, or obsolete distro packages covered by the 2003 advisories. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup issue, not an emergency, unless the organization still depends on affected Evolution clients. Priority should rise for environments with unmanaged old Linux desktops or business processes using archived mail systems. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Ximian Evolution 1.2.2 or earlier.; Apply relevant vendor updates from affected Linux distribution advisories.; Retire or replace obsolete Evolution installations where updates are unavailable..

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Jun 30, 2026, 23:52 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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