Novell NetMail IMAP multiple buffer overflows

netmail-imap-multiple-bo (23114) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Novell NetMail is vulnerable to multiple unspecified buffer overflows in the IMAP server. It may be possible for a remote attacker to exploit this vulnerability to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.


Consequences:

Gain Privileges

Remedy:

For Novell NetMail for Linux:
Apply the 3.52e FTF 1 patch, as listed in Novell Technical Information Document TID2972665. See References.

For Novell NetMail for Windows:
Apply the 3.52e FTF 1 patch, as listed in Novell Technical Information Document TID2972673. See References.

For Novell NetMail for NetWare:
Apply the 3.52e FTF 1 patch, as listed in Novell Technical Information Document TID2972672. See References.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Novell NetMail 3.52d

Reported:

Nov 18, 2005

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