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MailMax IMAP overflows (2)

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks the version of the remote IMAP server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

Arbitrary commands may be executed on the remote host using the
remote IMAP server.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of the MailMax IMAP server which,
according to its version number, is vulnerable to various overflows which
may permit an authenticated user to execute arbitrary commands on this
host or to disable it remotely.

Solution :

Upgrade to MailMax 5.5 or newer

Network Security Threat Level:

Medium / CVSS Base Score : 4
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:R/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 7327

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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