MS.Exchange.Server.Base64.MIME.Message

NameMS.Exchange.Server.Base64.MIME.Message.Code.Execution
Last Updated DateJun 25, 2009
Release DateMay 22, 2007
SeverityCritical
ImpactSystem Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
DescriptionThis indicates an attack attempt against a heap-overrun vulnerability in Microsoft Exchange Server.

The vulnerability is caused by improper decoding of some specially crafted email messages. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending crafted base64-encoded MIME email message to execute arbitrary code using the privileges of the currently logged on user.
Affected ProductsMicrosoft Exchange Server 2007 0
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP2
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 SP1
Microsoft Exchange Server 2003
Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP3
Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP2
Microsoft Exchange Server 2000 SP1
Microsoft Exchange Server 2000

Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.1
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 3.0
Avaya Messaging Application Server MM 2.0
Avaya Messaging Application Server 0
Recommended ActionsApply patch, available from the web site:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-026.mspx
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE)http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=2007-0213
Microsoft Bulletin IDMS07-026   http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/ms07-026.mspx
Reference/shttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23809 (BugTraq)
Reference: VID-14575