Rule:

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Sid:
1930

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Summary:
This event is generated when a remote attacker sends an overly long
argument in the AUTH command to an internal IMAP server, indicating an
attempt to exploit a buffer overflow vulnerability in Netscape Messaging
Server and University of Washington IMAP implementations. This may also
affect other IMAP server implementations.

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Impact:
Remote execution of arbitrary code with the security privileges of the
IMAP process, possibly leading to remote root compromise.

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Detailed Information:
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the AUTHENTICATE command in
University of Washington IMAP and Netscape Messaging Server. This can
allow a remote attacker to send an AUTHENTICATE command with a
malformed, overlong argument to a vulnerable IMAP server, causing a
buffer overflow condition. The attacker can then execute arbitrary code
on the server with the security privileges of the IMAP server process.

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Affected Systems:
	Netscape Messaging Server 3.55 and earlier
	University of Washington imapd 10.234 and earlier.

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Attack Scenarios:
An attacker sends an overly long, malformed argument to an AUTHENTICATE
command to a vulnerable IMAP server, causing a buffer overflow
condition. The attacker may then be able to execute arbitrary code on the
server with the security privileges of the IMAP server process.

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Ease of Attack:
Simple. Exploits exist.

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False Positives:
None known.

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False Negatives:
None known.

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Corrective Action:
Patches have been released for both UW IMAP and Netscape Messaging
Server. Apply the patch or upgrade to a Netscape Messaging Server
version higher than 3.55 or UW IMAP version higher than 10.234.

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Contributors:
Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
Brian Caswell <bmc@sourcefire.com>
Sourcefire Technical Publications Team
Jennifer Harvey <jennifer.harvey@sourcefire.com>

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Additional References:

Bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/130

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