Title: Fetchmail UIDL POP3 Server Response Overflow
Info
Disclosure
Jul 20, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Aug 30, 2005
Solution
Unknown
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.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
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.