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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 root remotely >> SmartServer pop3 overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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SmartServer pop3 overflow |
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Attempts to overflow the in.pop3d buffers Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote pop3 server seems vulnerable to a buffer overflow when issued a very long command. This *may* permit a possible hacker to execute arbitrary commands as root on the remote POP3 server. Solution : contact your vendor, inform it of this vulnerability, and ask for a patch Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 790 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison |
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