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MDaemon IMAP Server Multiple Command Local DoS

low Nessus Plugin ID 14827

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Synopsis

The remote mail server is affected by a denial of service vulnerability.

Description

The remote host is running the MDaemon IMAP server.

It is possible to crash the remote version of this software by sending a too long argument to the 'SELECT' or 'EXAMINE' commands.

This problem allows an attacker to make the remote service crash, thus preventing legitimate users from receiving emails.

Solution

There is no known solution at this time.

See Also

https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2001/Mar/398

Plugin Details

Severity: Low

ID: 14827

File Name: mdaemon_imap_server_dos2.nasl

Version: 1.21

Type: remote

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 9/27/2004

Updated: 11/15/2018

Configuration: Enable paranoid mode

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.4

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Low

Base Score: 2.1

Temporal Score: 1.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Vulnerability Information

Required KB Items: Settings/ParanoidReport

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 3/25/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-0584

BID: 2508