IMAP.Verb.Literal.Negative.Length

Description

This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Novell NetMail.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles malicious IMAP verb literals. It allows a remote attacker to execute
arbitrary code via sending a crafted IMAP COMMAND request.

Affected Products

Novell NetMail 3.5.2

Impact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

Recommended Actions

Apply patch, available from the web site:
http://support.novell.com/servlet/downloadfile?file=/sec/pub/nm352e_ftf2_lx.tgz
http://support.novell.com/servlet/downloadfile?file=/sec/pub/nm352e_ftf2_nw.zip
http://support.novell.com/servlet/downloadfile?file=/sec/pub/nm352e_ftf2_win.zip

References