Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver POP3 AUTH Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:8889

Info

Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver POP3 AUTH Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 8889
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Oct 25 2003 12:00AM
Updated: Oct 25 2003 12:00AM
Credit: Discovery credited to Kostya KORTCHINSKY.
Vulnerable: Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 4.2 SP2
Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 4.2 SP1
Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 4.2
Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 4.0 1 SP1
Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 4.0 1
Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 3.3 SP2
Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 3.3 SP1
Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 3.3
Not Vulnerable: Atrium Software MERCUR Mailserver 4.2 SP3a

Discussion

Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver POP3 AUTH Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

A problem has been reported in MERCUR Mailserver when handling the POP3 AUTH command. This problem may make it possible for an attacker crash the service on a vulnerable system, or gain unauthorized access.

Exploit / POC

Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver POP3 AUTH Remote Buffer Overflow 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]>.

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Atrium Software Mercur Mailserver POP3 AUTH Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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