MDaemon IMAP Server Multiple AUTHENTICATE Commands Remote Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 19252

Synopsis

The remote IMAP server has multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities.

Description

According to its banner, the remote version of MDaemon has multiple buffer overflow vulnerabilities. A remote attacker could exploit these issues to crash the service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.

Solution

Upgrade to MDaemon 8.0.4 or later.

See Also

https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2005/Jul/422

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 19252

File Name: mdaemon_imap_overflow.nasl

Version: 1.18

Type: remote

Published: 7/21/2005

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

Temporal Score: 5.5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:alt-n:mdaemon

Required KB Items: mdaemon/installed

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/18/2005

Reference Information

BID: 14315, 14317

SECUNIA: 16097