imap-uw mail server buffer overflow in imap daemon

imap-mailserver-bo (4338) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

The imap-uw mail server is vulnerable to various buffer overflows in the imap daemon. Authenticated users with a mail account on the imap server can overflow a buffer and execute arbitrary code with their own privileges. Only servers that do not allow interactive shell logins ("closed" servers) are considered to be vulnerable, because a closed configuration is intended to restrict users privileges on the mail server.

Platforms Affected:

  • University of Washington, IMAP4rev1 12.264

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 6, 2008.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Apr 16, 2000

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