Info

Disclosure

Apr 03, 2006

Discovery

Unknown

Dates

Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

WebShield SMTP contains a flaw that may allow a malicious user to execute arbitrary code. The issue is triggered due to a format string error within the construction of bounce messages for non-existent domains. It is possible that the flaw may allow remote 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 Rumored
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified
OSVDB: Security Software

Solution

Upgrade to version 4.5 MR2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. In addition, the vendor has released a patch for some older versions.

Products

McAfee, Inc.

WebShield SMTP

4.5 MR1a

References

Security Tracker: 1015861
Bugtraq ID: 16742
Secunia Advisory ID: 19491
CVE ID: 2006-0559 (see also: NVD)
SCIP VulDB ID: 2124
ISS X-Force ID: 25621
VUPEN Advisory: ADV-2006-1219
Mail List Post: http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2006-04/0043.html
Vendor URL: http://www.mcafee.com/us/enterprise/products/anti_virus/internet_gateway/webshield_smtp.html
Keyword: SYMSA-2006-002

Credit

Ollie Whitehouse - ollie_whitehousesymantec.com - Symantec Corp.

Direct URL: http://osvdb.org/24366