21842 : Pegasus Mail POP3 Trace Reply Overflow
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Last Modified
7 months ago

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100%

Disclosure
Dec 20, 2005

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in Pegasus Mail. Pegasus Mail fails to check the length of trace messages from POP3 servers when downloading messages, resulting in a stack overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of confidentiality, and integrity.

Classification

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

Solution

 Upgrade to version 4.3 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products
David Harris
Watch-list
Pegasus Mail
Watch-list
 4.21a
4.21b
4.21c
4.30PB1

References

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  • Tan Chew Keong - vulnBrand New Doo Doosecunia.com - Secunia Research

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