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Rule:
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Sid:
3008
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Summary:
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow
associated with the DELETE command of the IPSwitch IMail IMAP service.
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Impact:
A successful attack may cause a denial of service or a buffer overflow and the
subsequent execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable server.
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Detailed Information:
A vulnerability exists in the way that the IPSwitch IMail IMAP service
handles a DELETE command. An excessively long user-supplied mailbox name
to be deleted can trigger a denial of service or a buffer overflow and the
subsequent execution of arbitrary code on a vulnerable server.
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Affected Systems:
IPSwitch IMail IMAP4 server 8.13
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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker can supply an overly long mailbox name for deletion, possibly causing
denial of service or a buffer overflow.
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Ease of Attack:
Simple.
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False Positives:
None known.
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False Negatives:
None known.
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Corrective Action:
Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
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Contributors:
Sourcefire Research Team
Judy Novak <judy.novak@sourcefire.com>
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Additional References:
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