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Family: SMTP problems --> Category: destructive_attack

Lotus MAIL FROM overflow Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Overflows a buffer in the remote mail server

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

There seem to be a buffer overflow in the remote SMTP server
when the server is issued a too long argument to the 'MAIL FROM'
command, such as :

MAIL FROM: nessus@AAAAA....AAAAA

This problem may allow a possible hacker to prevent this host
to act as a mail host and may even allow him to execute
arbitrary code on this system.


Solution : Inform your vendor of this vulnerability
and wait for a patch.

Threat Level: High

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