OSVDB ID: 21906

Title: Fetchmail Multidrop Mode Headerless Message Remote DoS

Info

Disclosure

Dec 19, 2005

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

Fetchmail contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when fetchmail is configured for multidrop mode and the upstream mail server sends a message without headers, and will result in a loss of availability for the application.

Classification

Location: Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Availability
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 6.2.5.5 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Fetchmail

Fetchmail

6.2.5.4
6.3.0

References

Credit

  • Daniel Drake -


Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/21906