CVE-2007-1373 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Mercury/32 mail server's LOGIN command.

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-2007-1373?

CVE-2007-1373 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Mar 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Mercury/32 (aka Mercury Mail Transport System) 4.01b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-5961.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-1373?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Pmail Mercury Mail Transport System.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1373?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-1373 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-2007-1373 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-1373 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pwvr-w4c6-mfh4.

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