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hMailServer IMAP Denial of Service Vulnerability
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA31480
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Release Date:
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2008-08-13
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Last Update:
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2008-08-22
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Popularity:
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1,476 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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DoS
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Workaround
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| Software: | hMailServer 4.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-3676
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Description:
João Antunes has reported a vulnerability in hMailServer, which can be exploited by malicious users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the IMAP server and can be exploited to cause a crash via an overly large number of IMAP commands.
The vulnerability is reported in version 4.4.1. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Fixed in development version 4.4.2 (build 279).
Provided and/or discovered by:
João Antunes
Changelog:
2008-08-22: Added CVE reference.
Original Advisory:
http://www.hmailserver.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=12787
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