GEN:SID | 1:1935 |
Message | POP2 FOLD arbitrary file attempt |
Summary | This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a buffer overflow condition in the Post Office Protocol (POP) command FOLD.
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Impact | Possible remote execution of arbitrary code leading to a remote root compromise.
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Detailed Information | A vulnerability exists such that an attacker may include files of their choosing when supplying data to a POP server via the FOLD command.
The FOLD command allows the user to specify a mail folder to select. By specifying a very large argument, the user can exploit the buffer overflow condition.
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Attack Scenarios | Simple. An attacker can supply specially crafted packets to a POP server via the FOLD function.
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Ease of Attack | Simple.
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Corrective Action | Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
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Additional References | RFC 937: http://www.faqs.org/rfc/rfc937.txt
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