Novell NetMail IMAP APPEND Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Details
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Novell NetMail. Successful exploitation requires the attacker to successfully authenticate to the affected service.
The specific flaw exists in the NetMail IMAP server's handling of the APPEND command. A lack of bounds checking on a specific parameter to this command can lead to a stack-based buffer overflow. This vulnerability can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
Additional Details
Novell has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.novell.com/support/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=3096026&sliceId=SAL_Public
Disclosure Timeline
- 2006-08-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
- 2006-12-22 - Coordinated public release of advisory
Credit
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