9147 : vpopmail vsybase.c Format String
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2004-08-12

Description

vpopmail contains a flaw that may allow a remote attacker to execute a format string attack. The issue is triggered due to a format string error in the sprint() function. It is possible that the flaw may allow arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access, Local / Remote, Context Dependent
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
OSVDB: Concern

Solution

Upgrade to version 5.4.6 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Inter7 Internet Technologies, Inc.

vpopmail

5.4.2

References

Bugtraq ID: 10962
ISS X-Force ID: 17017
CVE ID: 2004-2238 (see also: NVD)
Related OSVDB ID: 9146
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0226.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0264.html
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-08/0286.html
Vendor URL: http://www.inter7.com/?page=vpopmail

Credit

Jérôme - jerome.athiascaramail.com -

CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 5.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2005-07-22 | Disagree?

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