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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gain a shell remotely >> GNU Mailutils imap4d Search Command Format String Vulnerability Vulnerability Assessment Details
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GNU Mailutils imap4d Search Command Format String Vulnerability |
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Checks for search command format string vulnerability in GNU Mailutils imap4d Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote IMAP server is affected by a format string vulnerability. Description : GNU Mailutils is a collection of mail utilities, including an IMAP4 daemon, a POP3 daemon, and a very simple mail client. The remote host is running a version of GNU Mailutils containing a format string vulnerability in its IMAP4 daemon. By exploiting these issues, a remote attacker may be able to execute code remotely in the context of the user executing the daemon process, typically root. See also : http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=303&type=vulnerabilities http://savannah.gnu.org/patch/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=4407 Solution : Apply the patch referenced in the vendor advisory above. Network Security Threat Level: Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4 (AV:R/AC:L/Au:R/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N) Networks Security ID: 14794 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2006 Tenable Network Security |
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