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GNU Mailutils imap4d "SEARCH" Format String Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA16783
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Release Date:
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2005-09-12
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Last Update:
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2005-09-27
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Popularity:
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6,982 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| Software: | GNU Mailutils 0.x
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| Advisory Content (Page 1 of 3) | [ 1 ] [ 2 ] [ 3 ] | |
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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in GNU Mailutils, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability is caused due to a format string error in imap4d when handling the "SEARCH" command. This can be exploited by authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 0.6. Prior versions may also be affected.
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