CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-0391

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2003-0391 describes a format string vulnerability in Magic WinMail Server 2.3 and possibly other 2.x versions. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and potentially execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the PASS command.

Risk Assessment

Organizations using Magic WinMail may be exposed to attacks that lead to server crashes and potential system takeover. This poses a serious threat to data availability and security.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Magic WinMail server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring server logs for suspicious activities related to the PASS command is advisable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Format string vulnerability in Magic WinMail Server 2.3, and possibly other 2.x versions, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the PASS command.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS