CVE Catalog

CVE-2003-1322

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Atrium MERCUR IMAPD in MERCUR Mailserver before version 4.2.15.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long commands such as EXAMINE, DELETE, SUBSCRIBE, RENAME, UNSUBSCRIBE, LIST, LSUB, STATUS, LOGIN, CREATE, or SELECT.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a serious security risk, allowing remote attackers to gain control over the server. It could lead to data loss or unauthorized access to the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update MERCUR Mailserver to version 4.2.15.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and restricting access to the IMAPD server is advisable.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in Atrium MERCUR IMAPD in MERCUR Mailserver before 4.2.15.0 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long (1) EXAMINE, (2) DELETE, (3) SUBSCRIBE, (4) RENAME, (5) UNSUBSCRIBE, (6) LIST, (7) LSUB, (8) STATUS, (9) LOGIN, (10) CREATE, or (11) SELECT command.

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