BSMTPD Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

BID:12661

Info

BSMTPD Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 12661
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2005-0107
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Feb 25 2005 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 10:56AM
Credit: Bastian Blank is credited with the discovery of this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.0 mips
Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
Debian Linux 3.0 arm
Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
bsmtpd bsmtpd 2.3
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

BSMTPD Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

The bsmtpd daemon is reported prone to a remote arbitrary command execution vulnerability.

A remote attacker may exploit his condition to execute arbitrary shell commands in the context of the affected bsmtpd daemon.

Exploit / POC

BSMTPD Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

BSMTPD Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Debian has released an advisory (DSA 690-1) and fixes to address this vulnerability. Please see the referenced advisory for further details regarding obtaining and applying an appropriate update.


bsmtpd bsmtpd 2.3

References

BSMTPD Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

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