CVE-2003-1470: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2003
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Updated

Buffer overflow in IMAP service in MDaemon 6.7.5 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) and execute arbitrary code via a CREATE command with a long mailbox name.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Alt-N MDaemon=6.7.5

Event History

Dec 31, 2003
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Oct 25, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1470?

CVE-2003-1470 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and executing arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1470?

To fix CVE-2003-1470, upgrade to MDaemon version 6.8.0 or later that addresses this buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2003-1470?

The CVE-2003-1470 vulnerability affects users of MDaemon versions 6.7.5 and earlier who have IMAP service enabled.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2003-1470?

The impact of CVE-2003-1470 includes the ability for remote authenticated users to crash the service or potentially execute malicious code.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2003-1470?

A potential workaround for CVE-2003-1470 is to disable the IMAP service until the software is updated to prevent exploitation.

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