X86.Linux.Overflow.PC

description-logoDescription

It indicates a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Post Office Protocol version 3 (POP3) service on Linux systems.


There exists a vulnerability in some versions of POP3 daemon of many Linux systems that will cause buffer overflow when handling specially-crafted packets.


affected-products-logoAffected Products

Any unprotected POP3 service on many Linux systems is vulnerable to the attack.

Impact logoImpact

Attackers can gain root access to a shell.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Apply appropriate patches.


Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)