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Qualcomm WorldMail IMAPD Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail's IMAP service

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

It is possible to execute code on the remote IMAP server.

Description :

The remote host is running a version of Qualcomm WorldMail's IMAP
service that is prone to a buffer overflow vulnerability triggered
when processing too long command with '}'. A possible hacker can exploit
this flaw to execute arbitrary code subject to the rights of
the affected application.

See also :

http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Dec/1037.html
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=359

Solution :

No solution at this time.

Network Security Threat Level:

Critical / CVSS Base Score : 10
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:C/A:C/I:C/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 15980

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