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GNU Mailutils imap4d "SEARCH" Format String Vulnerability
Secunia Advisory: SA16783
Release Date: 2005-09-12
Last Update: 2005-09-27
Popularity: 6,649 views

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

Software:GNU Mailutils 0.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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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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