BaSoMail Server multiple connection denial of service
| basomail-multiple-connection-dos (15002) |  Low Risk |
Description:
BaSoMail Server is vulnerable to a denial of service. A remote attacker could establish multiple connections on TCP port 25 and TCP port 110, causing the server to utilize 100% of the available CPU resources.
Platforms Affected:
- Baardsen Software, BaSoMail Server 1.24
Remedy:
No remedy available as of November 29, 2008.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- CVE-2004-2168: BaSoMail 1.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via multiple connections to TCP port (1) 25 (SMTP) or (2) 110 (POP3).
- OSVDB ID: 3789: BaSoMail Server Multiple Connection DoS
- SA10761: BaSoMail Server Multiple Connection Denial of Service Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1008912: BaSoMail Mail Service Can Be Denied By Remote Users Opening Many Connections
Reported:
Feb 02, 2004
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