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Baby POP3 Server Multiple Connection Denial of Service
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA8909
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Release Date:
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2003-06-02
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Popularity:
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5,168 views
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Critical:
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Moderately 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 Patch
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| Software: | Baby POP3 Server 1.x
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Description:
A vulnerability has been identified in Baby POP3 Server, which can be exploited by a malicious person to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) on a vulnerable POP3 server.
Reportedly, it is possible to cause the service to crash by establishing multiple connections to the server from the same IP address.
The vulnerability has been reported in version 1.0. However, prior versions may also be affected.
Solution:
Update to version 1.01:
http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~pablovdm/downloads/babypop3.zip
Provided and/or discovered by:
dr_insane
Original Advisory:
http://packetstormsecurity.nl/0305-exploits/baby.txt
Other References:
http://www.pablovandermeer.nl/pop3_server.html
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