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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200502-02] UW IMAP: CRAM-MD5 authentication bypass Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
UW IMAP: CRAM-MD5 authentication bypass
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200502-02
(UW IMAP: CRAM-MD5 authentication bypass)
A logic bug in the code handling CRAM-MD5 authentication
incorrectly specifies the condition for successful authentication.
Impact
A possible hacker could exploit this vulnerability to authenticate as
any mail user on a server with CRAM-MD5 authentication enabled.
Workaround
Disable CRAM-MD5 authentication.
References:
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/702777
Solution:
All UW IMAP users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-mail/uw-imap-2004b"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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