Description
Buffer overflow in the base64 decoder in MERCUR Mailserver 4.2 before SP3a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long (1) AUTH command to the POP3 server or (2) AUTHENTICATE command to the IMAP server.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 7.5/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2003-q4/1459.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10038Patch
- http://www.atrium-software.com/mail%20server/pub/mcr42sp3a.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/2688
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6U00N1P8KC.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8861Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8889Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13468
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2003-q4/1459.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/10038Patch
- http://www.atrium-software.com/mail%20server/pub/mcr42sp3a.html
- http://www.osvdb.org/2688
- http://www.securiteam.com/windowsntfocus/6U00N1P8KC.htmlExploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8861Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/8889Exploit
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/13468
Timeline
- Published
- Dec 31, 2003
- Last modified
- Jun 16, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified