1934.txt

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Rule:

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Sid:
1934

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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 overflow a buffer by sending data where a line feed character should occur 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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Affected Systems
POP Servers

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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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False Positives:
None Known

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False Negatives:
None Known

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Corrective Action:
Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
Brian Caswell <[e-mail]>
Nigel Houghton <[e-mail]>
Ricky Macatee <[e-mail]>

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