Postfix CRAM-MD5 authentication replay attack
| postfix-crammd5-auth-replay (18353) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Postfix could allow a remote attacker to launch a replay attack. A remote attacker could replay authentication credentials to send unauthorized mail without properly authenticating.
Platforms Affected:
- Apple, Mac OS X 10.3.6
- Apple, Mac OS X Server 10.3.6
- Wietse Venema, Postfix
Remedy:
Apply Security Update 2004-12-02, as listed in AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 61798. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- AppleCare Knowledge Base Document 61798, Security Update 2004-12-02 at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=61798.
- CIAC Information Bulletin P-049, Apple Security Update 2004-12-02 at http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/p-049.shtml.
- BID-11802: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Remote And Local Vulnerabilities
- CVE-2004-1088: Postfix server for Apple Mac OS X 10.3.6, when using CRAM-MD5, allows remote attackers to send mail without authentication by replaying authentication information.
- SA13362: Mac OS X Security Update Fixes Multiple Vulnerabilities
Reported:
Dec 02, 2004
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