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| GEN:SID | 1:3008 |
| Message | IMAP delete literal overflow attempt |
| Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow associated with the DELETE command of the IPSwitch IMail IMAP service. |
| Impact | A successful attack may cause a denial of service or a buffer overflow and the subsequent execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable server. |
| Detailed Information | A vulnerability exists in the way that the IPSwitch IMail IMAP service handles a DELETE command. An excessively long user-supplied mailbox name to be deleted can trigger a denial of service or a buffer overflow and the subsequent execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable server. |
| Affected Systems | IPSwitch IMail IMAP4 server 8.13 |
| Attack Scenarios | An attacker can supply an overly long mailbox name for deletion, possibly causing denial of service or a buffer overflow. |
| Ease of Attack | Simple. |
| Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software. |
| Additional References | |
| Rule References | bugtraq: 11675 cve: 2004-1520 nessus: 15771 |
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DID:250328
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