Computalynx CMail 2.4.9 POP3 Command HELO memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Computalynx CMail 2.4.9. It has been declared as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component POP3 Command Handler. Executing a manipulation of the argument HELO can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2001-0742. There is not any exploit available. The application of restrictive firewalling is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Computalynx CMail 2.4.9 (Mail Server Software). This vulnerability affects some unknown processing of the component POP3 Command Handler. The manipulation of the argument HELO with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in Computalynx CMail POP3 mail server 2.4.9 allows remote attackers to run arbitrary code via a long HELO command.

The weakness was released 10/18/2001 (Website). The advisory is available at securiteam.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-0742. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

Proper firewalling of is able to address this issue.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7406) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-834†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Firewall
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Timelineinfo

10/18/2001 🔍
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02/05/2003 +475 days 🔍
07/09/2014 +4172 days 🔍
05/09/2019 +1765 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securiteam.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2001-0742 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0742
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17506
X-Force: 7406
Vulnerability Center: 834 - Buffer Overflow in Cmail POP3 2.4.9 cmd exec, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2014 16:38
Updated: 05/09/2019 06:18
Changes: 07/09/2014 16:38 (39), 05/09/2019 06:18 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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