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Vulnerability Assessment Details

Buffer Overrun in ITHouse Mail Server v1.04

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks if the remote smtp server is ITHouse Mail Server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote SMTP server is ITHouse Mail Server.
Versions <= 1.04 of this server are vulnerable to
a buffer overrun which happens during the delivery
routine of the mails if a possible hacker has sent a
message with a too long To: field.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to execute arbitrary
code on this host.

*** Note : we could not check the version number of
*** the server, so this item may be a false positive.

Solution : Contact your vendor for the latest software release.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1285

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison

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