Check or Attack Name: IMailIMAPOverflow

IMail is a popular multi-protocol mail server for Windows NT environments. A buffer overflow in the login command of the IMAP server could allow a remote attacker to crash the service. It is not known whether this overflow can be manipulated to gain access to the machine.

This vulnerability has been demonstrated through version 5.0, and later versions may be vulnerable as well. Users are encouraged to contact IPSwitch for fix information.

Ipswitch, Inc. Product Information, IMail Server by Ipswitch, http://www.ipswitch.com/Products/IMail_Server/index.asp

eEye Digital Security Team Alert AD03011999, Multiple IMail Vulnerabilities Multiple IMail Vulnerabilites, http://www.eeye.com/database/advisories/ad03011999/ad03011999.html