Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.
The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.
| Link | Tags |
|---|---|
| http://securitytracker.com/id?1015391 | vdb entry |
| http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3005 | vdb entry vendor advisory |
| http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Dec/1037.html | mailing list exploit vendor advisory |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15980 | vdb entry exploit |
| http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=359 | third party advisory vendor advisory |
| http://securityreason.com/securityalert/277 | third party advisory |
| http://secunia.com/advisories/17640 | third party advisory vendor advisory |