IMAP: Multiple Command Directory Traversal

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Qualcomm WorldMail IMAP Servers. Attackers, using IMAP, can send a malformed command prior to authentication. A successful attack could allow execution of arbitrary code.

Extended Description

Qualcomm Worldmail server is prone to a directory traversal vulnerability. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to gain access to files owned by other users of the application. Sensitive information may be obtained and modified in this manner. Worldmail server version 3.0 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Affected Products

Qualcomm eudora_worldmail_server

References

BugTraq: 15488

CVE: CVE-2005-3189

Short Name
IMAP:EXPLOIT:CMD-DIR-TRSVR
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
IMAP
Keywords
CVE-2005-3189 Command Directory Multiple Traversal bid:15488
Release Date
12/05/2005
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3375
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Qualcomm

CVSS Score

5.0

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