Smartmax Mailmax 5.0.10.8 IMAP Server SELECT memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Smartmax Mailmax 5.0.10.8. This affects an unknown part of the component IMAP Server. The manipulation of the argument SELECT leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2003-0319. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Smartmax Mailmax 5.0.10.8. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component IMAP Server. The manipulation of the argument SELECT with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to 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. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Buffer overflow in the IMAP server (IMAPMax) for SmartMax MailMax 5.0.10.8 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long SELECT command.

The weakness was published 06/09/2003 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-0319 since 05/19/2003. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11637 (MailMax IMAP Server SELECT Command Remote Overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 50068 (Vulnerability Database SmartMax MailMax Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11794), Tenable (11637), SecurityFocus (BID 7327†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1797†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 11637
Nessus Name: MailMax IMAP Server SELECT Command Remote Overflow
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Recommended: Upgrade
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06/09/2003 +21 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2003-0319 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0319
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20495
X-Force: 11794
SecurityFocus: 7327
Vulnerability Center: 1797 - Buffer Overflow in the IMAP Server for SmartMax MailMax <= 5.0.10.8, High

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2014 00:50
Updated: 08/18/2025 13:50
Changes: 08/12/2014 00:50 (61), 05/11/2019 22:43 (3), 08/18/2025 13:50 (20)
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