OSVDB ID: 18174 Title: Fetchmail UIDL POP3 Server Response Overflow |
Info |
|
|
Dates |
||||
|
|
Description |
A remote overflow exists in fetchmail. The POP3 code fails to validate responses from the server resulting in a buffer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause arbitrary code execution resulting in a loss of integrity. |
Classification |
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified, Vendor Verified |
Solution |
Upgrade to version 6.2.5.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
Products |
|
Credit |
Unknown or Incomplete |