AXIGEN Mail Server AXIMilter module format string

axigen-aximilter-format-string (39803) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

AXIGEN Mail Server could allow a remote attacker from within the local network to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a format string vulnerability in the AXIMilter module during the parsing of mail data. By sending specially-crafted data containing format specifiers to a specific TCP port, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability and possibly execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system and cause a denial of service.

Platforms Affected:

  • Gecad Technologies, AXIGEN Mail Server 5.0.2

Remedy:

No remedy available as of March 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • AXIGEN Web site, AXIGEN- secure Linux mail server software for businesses and service providers at http://www.axigen.com/.
  • SecurityFocus Web site, AXIGEN 5.0.x AXIMilter Format String Exploit at http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486722.
  • BID-27363: Axigen AXIMilter Filtering Module Remote Format String Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-0434: Format string vulnerability in the AXIMilter module in AXIGEN Mail Server 5.0.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the CNHO command.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0237: AXIGEN Mail Server AXIMilter Filtering Module Format String Vulnerability
  • SA28562: AXIGEN Mail Server AXIMilter Format String Vulnerability

Reported:

Jan 20, 2008

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