VDB-27549 · CVE-2005-4300 · BID 15906

libremail 1.1 POP Server pop.c lire_pop memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in libremail 1.1. Impacted is the function lire_pop of the file pop.c of the component POP Server. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2005-4300. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in libremail 1.1. This affects the function lire_pop of the file pop.c of the component POP Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as 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. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Format string vulnerability in the lire_pop function in pop.c in libremail 1.1.0 and earlier, with compiled with the debug option, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted e-mail or POP server response.

The weakness was shared 12/16/2005 with Zone-H (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-4300 since 12/16/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

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 vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 15906†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

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libremail

Version

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Organization: Zone-H
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2005-4300 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4300
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27549
SecurityFocus: 15906 - Libremail Pop.c Remote Format String Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 07/15/2018 16:09
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (46), 07/15/2018 16:09 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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