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GNU Mailutils imap4d "SEARCH" Format String Vulnerability

Secunia Advisory:	SA16783
Release Date:	2005-09-12
Last Update:	2005-09-27

Critical:	Moderately critical
Impact:	System access
Where:	From remote
Solution Status:	Vendor Patch

Software:	GNU Mailutils 0.x

CVE reference:	CVE-2005-2878 (Secunia mirror)

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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. Solution: Apply patch. http://savannah.gnu.org/patch/download.php?item_id=4407&item_file_id=5160 Provided and/or discovered by: Discovered by anonymous person and reported via iDEFENSE. Changelog: 2005-09-27: Added CVE reference. Original Advisory: GNU Mailutils: http://savannah.gnu.org/patch/index.php?func=detailitem&item_id=4407 iDEFENSE: http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=303&type=vulnerabilities



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