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Last Modified |
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Keywords |
fetchmail-SA-2005-01
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Description |
A remote overflow exists in fetchmail. The POP3 code fails to validate responses from the server resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.
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Classification |
Location:
Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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Technical |
Version 6.2.5.1 is susceptible to a denial of service, rather than arbitrary code execution.
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Solution |
Upgrade to version 6.2.5.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.
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Products |
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Fetchmail
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6.2.0 |
6.2.5 |
6.2.5.1 |
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Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete
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