VDB-27711 · CVE-2005-4471 · BID 16024

Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server up to 2.0 POP3 Service infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server up to 2.0. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component POP3 Service. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2005-4471. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server up to 2.0. This affects an unknown code block of the component POP3 Service. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

POP3 service in Avaya Modular Messaging Message Storage Server (MSS) 2.0 SP 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via crafted packets.

The weakness was released 12/21/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at secunia.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2005-4471 since 12/21/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1499 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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 SecurityFocus (BID 16024†) and Secunia (SA18204†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Avaya

Name

Modular Messaging Message Storage Server

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.avaya.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.0

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/21/2005 🔍
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03/12/2015 +3368 days 🔍
06/08/2017 +819 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: avaya.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-4471 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4471
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27711
SecurityFocus: 16024 - Avaya Modular Messaging POP3 Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 18204
Vupen: ADV-2005-3026

Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 06/08/2017 23:46
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (47), 06/08/2017 23:46 (6)
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