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MERCUR Messaging < 2005 SP4 Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks version of MERCUR Messaging

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote mail server is affected by multiple denial of service
flaws.

Description :

The remote host appears to be running MERCUR Messaging, a commercial
mail server for Windows.

According to its banner, the version of MERCUR Messaging installed on
the remote host is affected by various denial of service attacks
affecting the SMTP, POP3, and IMAP servers.

See also :

http://www.atrium-software.com/download/McrReadMe_EN.html

Solution :

Upgrade to MERCUR Messaging version 2005 SP4 or later.

Network Security Threat Level:

Low / CVSS Base Score : 3.3
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:N/I:N/A:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 18462

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