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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 >> poppassd USER overflow Vulnerability Assessment Details
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poppassd USER overflow |
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Sends a too long USER command to poppassd Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote poppassd daemon crashes when a too long name is sent after the USER command. It might be possible for a remote cracker to run arbitrary code on this machine. Solution : upgrade your software or use another one Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 75 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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