WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 SMTP Service format string

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component SMTP Service. Performing a manipulation results in format string. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2002-1415. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component SMTP Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a format string vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-134. The product uses a function that accepts a format string as an argument, but the format string originates from an external source. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in SMTP service for WebEasyMail 3.4.2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in SMTP requests.

The bug was discovered 08/19/2002. The weakness was disclosed 04/11/2003 by Stan Bubrouski (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-1415. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 235 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 50051 (WebEasyMail SMTP Service Format String Vulnerability).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9924), SecurityFocus (BID 5518†), OSVDB (14534†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-10505†). The entry VDB-20338 is pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Format string
CWE: CWE-134 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

08/19/2002 🔍
08/19/2002 +0 days 🔍
08/20/2002 +1 days 🔍
04/11/2003 +234 days 🔍
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02/28/2006 +1054 days 🔍
08/08/2014 +3083 days 🔍
09/06/2025 +4047 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Stan Bubrouski
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-1415 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-1415
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20337
X-Force: 9924
SecurityFocus: 5518 - WebEasyMail SMTP Service Format String Vulnerability
OSVDB: 14534 - WebEasyMail - SMTP Service - Format String Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 10505 - WebEasyMail DoS via Format Strings in SMTP Requests, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 08/08/2014 12:45
Updated: 09/06/2025 03:08
Changes: 08/08/2014 12:45 (57), 06/14/2019 18:56 (3), 09/06/2025 03:08 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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