CVE-2008-5006: Null Pointer Dereference
smtp.c in the c-client library in University of Washington IMAP Toolkit 2007b allows remote SMTP servers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) by responding to the QUIT command with a close of the TCP connection instead of the expected 221 response code.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5006?
CVE-2008-5006 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5006?
To fix CVE-2008-5006, upgrade to the latest version of the University of Washington IMAP Toolkit that addresses this vulnerability.
What kind of attack does CVE-2008-5006 enable?
CVE-2008-5006 allows remote SMTP servers to execute a denial of service attack by causing the application to crash.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2008-5006?
CVE-2008-5006 affects the University of Washington IMAP Toolkit version 2007b.
How does CVE-2008-5006 exploit the application?
CVE-2008-5006 exploits the application by causing a NULL pointer dereference when the SMTP server responds incorrectly to the QUIT command.