VDB-88635 · XFDB 3409 · BID 755

Avirt Mail Server 3.3a/3.5 PASS memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Avirt Mail Server 3.3a/3.5. This affects an unknown function of the component PASS Handler. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Avirt Mail Server 3.3a/3.5 (Mail Server Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component PASS Handler. 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 weakness was published 11/01/1999 by Martin. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

A public exploit has been developed in Windows Binary. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. 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 X-Force (3409), SecurityFocus (BID 755†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-2376†). Similar entry is available at VDB-88634. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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

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Exploitinginfo

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

Availability: 🔍
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/31/1999 🔍
11/01/1999 +1 days 🔍
11/01/1999 +0 days 🔍
10/14/2003 +1443 days 🔍
07/05/2016 +4648 days 🔍
02/16/2019 +956 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Researcher: Martin
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-88635
X-Force: 3409
SecurityFocus: 755 - aVirt Mail Server Buffer Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 2376 - Buffer Overflow in the Avirt Mail Server 3.3a and 3.5 PASS Handling Routines, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/05/2016 14:30
Updated: 02/16/2019 15:27
Changes: 07/05/2016 14:30 (52), 02/16/2019 15:27 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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