Published:2014/07/08 Last Updated:2014/07/08
JVN#35376006
Becky! Internet Mail vulnerable to buffer overflow
Overview
Becky! Internet Mail contains a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Products Affected
- Becky! Internet Mail Ver.2.67 and earlier
Description
Becky! Internet Mail contains an issue in processing responses from a POP3 server, which may result in a buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
By receiving a specially crafted response, an arbitrary code may be executed.
Solution
Update the Software
Update to the latest version according to the information provided by the developer.
Vendor Status
| Vendor | Status | Last Update | Vendor Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| RimArts, Inc. | Vulnerable | 2014/07/08 | RimArts, Inc. website |
References
JPCERT/CC Addendum
Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC
Analyzed on 2014.07.08 (CVSS Base Metrics)
| Measures | Severity | Description | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Access Vector(AV) | Local (L) | Adjacent Network (A) | Network (N) | A vulnerability exploitable with network access means the vulnerable software is bound to the network stack and the attacker does not require local network access or local access. Such a vulnerability is often termed "remotely exploitable". |
| Access Complexity(AC) | High (H) | Medium (M) | Low (L) | Specialized access conditions exist. |
| Authentication(Au) | Multiple (M) | Single (S) | None (N) | Authentication is not required to exploit the vulnerability. |
| Confidentiality Impact(C) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) | There is considerable informational disclosure. Access to some system files is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what is obtained, or the scope of the loss is constrained. |
| Integrity Impact(I) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) | Modification of some system files or information is possible, but the attacker does not have control over what can be modified, or the scope of what the attacker can affect is limited. |
| Availability Impact(A) | None (N) | Partial (P) | Complete (C) | There is reduced performance or interruptions in resource availability. |
Base Score:5.1
Credit
Shingo HAYASHI of Cyber Defense Institute, Inc reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the developer under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.
Other Information
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| CVE |
CVE-2014-3891 |
| JVN iPedia |
JVNDB-2014-000071 |