Title: Net::Server Logging Function Format String DoS
Info
Disclosure
Apr 14, 2005
Discovery
Unknown
Dates
Exploit
Unknown
Solution
Unknown
Description
Postgrey contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is due to a format string error in syslog/printf functions. By sending a mail with a specially crafted sender address, an attacker can crash the service, resulting in loss of availability for the platform.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access,
Local / Remote,
Context Dependent
Attack Type:
Denial of Service,
Input Manipulation
Impact:
Loss of Integrity,
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 1.21 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.