SMTP: Vulnerable Mercur Mailserver version (3.3 through 4.2)

This signature detects Mercur Mailserver version 3.3 through 4.2. These versions contain a buffer overflow vulnerability that enables attackers to run malicious code on a remote server.

Extended Description

A problem has been reported in MERCUR Mailserver when handling the IMAP AUTH command. The issue occurs when an overly long command is submitted, which may be due to a buffer overrun. This problem may make it possible for an attacker to gain unauthorized access to a vulnerable system.

Affected Products

Atrium_software mercur_mailserver

Short Name
SMTP:VULN:MERCUR-4-2
Severity
Info
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
SMTP
Keywords
(3.3 4.2) CVE-2000-0239 Mailserver Mercur Vulnerable bid:8861 through version
Release Date
01/29/2005
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
Rarely
Vendors

Atrium_software

CVSS Score

5.0

Found a potential security threat?