vpopmail vsybase.c buffer overflow
| vpopmail-vsybase-bo (17016) |  High Risk |
Description:
Inter7 vpopmail (vchkpw) is vulnerable to a buffer overflow, caused by a vulnerability in the vsybase.c file. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to overflow a buffer and possibly execute arbitrary code on the system or cause a denial of service.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
No remedy available as of May 1, 2013.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue Aug 17 2004 - 05:44:52 CDT: vpopmail <= 5.4.2 (sybase vulnerability).
- BID-10962: Inter7 Vpopmail Vsybase.c Multiple Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-2239: Buffer overflow in vsybase.c in vpopmail 5.4.2 and earlier might allow attackers to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
- OSVDB ID: 9146: vpopmail vsybase.c Remote Overflow
Platforms Affected:
- Inter7 vpopmail (vchkpw) 5.4.2 and prior
Reported:
Aug 17, 2004
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