CVE-2004-1533 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can crash the DMS POP3 server by sending excessively long usernames or passwords, causing a denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2004-1533?
CVE-2004-1533 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Feb 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in pop3svr.exe for DMS POP3 1.5.3.27 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service crash) via a long (1) username or (2) password.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1533?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Digital Mappings Systems Pop3 Server.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1533?
No fix has been published for CVE-2004-1533 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2004-1533 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2004-1533 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vwcw-wgmf-vx7r.