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Novell NetMail IMAP Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Secunia Advisory:	SA17641
Release Date:	2005-11-18
Last Update:	2005-11-21

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

Software:	Novell NetMail 3.x

CVE reference:	CVE-2005-3314 (Secunia mirror)

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Description: A vulnerability has been reported in Novell NetMail, which can be exploited by malicious users to compromise a vulnerable system. The vulnerability is caused due to a boundary error in the IMAP server when parsing certain long verb arguments. This can be exploited to cause a stack-based buffer overflow. Successful exploitation allows arbitrary code execution but requires a valid logon. The vulnerability has been reported in version 3.52D. Prior versions may also be affected. Solution: The vulnerability has been fixed in NetMail 3.52E FTF (Field Test File) 1. Provided and/or discovered by: Discovered by Sebastian Apelt and reported via 3Com's ZeroDay Initiative. Changelog: 2005-11-21: Updated advisory with additional information. Updated "Impact", "Description", and "Original Advisory" sections. Original Advisory: Novell: http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972665.htm http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972673.htm http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2972672.htm 3Com's Zero Day Initiative: http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-05-003.html



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