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.