CVE-2008-6984: Medium severity plesk obsidian vulnerability

Published Aug 18, 2009

Updated

Plesk 8.6.0, when short mail login names (SHORTNAMES) are enabled, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication and send spam e-mail via a message with (1) a base64-encoded username that begins with a valid shortname, or (2) a username that matches a valid password, as demonstrated using (a) SMTP and qmail, and (b) Courier IMAP and POP3.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Parallels Plesk=8.6.0

Event History

Aug 18, 2009

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6984?

CVE-2008-6984 has a moderate severity level due to its ability to allow remote attackers to bypass authentication.

How do I fix CVE-2008-6984?

To fix CVE-2008-6984, upgrade to a newer version of Plesk that addresses this vulnerability.

What systems are impacted by CVE-2008-6984?

CVE-2008-6984 specifically affects Plesk version 8.6.0 on both Windows and Linux/Unix platforms.

Can CVE-2008-6984 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-6984 can be exploited remotely by attackers to send spam emails.

What type of attacks are possible due to CVE-2008-6984?

CVE-2008-6984 allows attackers to send spam emails by bypassing authentication through specific username manipulations.