CVE-2002-1539: Buffer Overflow
Published Mar 18, 2003
·Updated
Buffer overflow in MDaemon POP server 6.0.7 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service via long (1) DELE or (2) UIDL arguments.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0.6
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0.7
Alt-N MDaemon=6.0.5
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Mar 18, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1539?
CVE-2002-1539 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-1539?
To fix CVE-2002-1539, upgrade to a version of MDaemon later than 6.0.7 that has patched this vulnerability.
3
Which versions of MDaemon are affected by CVE-2002-1539?
CVE-2002-1539 affects MDaemon versions 6.0.7 and earlier.
4
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2002-1539?
The vulnerability in CVE-2002-1539 is caused by a buffer overflow that occurs when handling excessively long arguments in DELE or UIDL commands.
5
Is CVE-2002-1539 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1539 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users.