15737 : MailEnable Authorization Header Remote Overflow
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Last Modified
7 months ago

Percent Complete
100%

Disclosure
Apr 22, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Apr 24, 2005

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in MailEnable. The 'MEHTTPS.exe' service fails to perform proper bounds checking resulting in a buffer overflow. By supplying an overly long string in the 'Authorization' header, a remote attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Web Related

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, MailEnable has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
MailEnable Pty. Ltd.
Watch-list
MailEnable Professional Edition
Watch-list
 1.54
MailEnable Entreprise Edition
Watch-list
 1.04

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  • CorryL - corryl80Brand New Doo Doogmail.com -

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