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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 >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2001:072: fetchmail Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2001:072: fetchmail |
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Check for the version of the fetchmail package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2001:072 (fetchmail). A vulnerability was found by Salvatore Sanfilippo in both the IMAP and POP3 code of fetchmail where the input is not verified and no bounds checking is done. This can be exploited by a remote attacker to write arbitrary data into memory. The attacker must have control of the mail server the client is connecting to via fetchmail in order to exploit this vulnerability. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2001:072 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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