GNU Mailutils imap4d "SEARCH" Format String Vulnerability

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  Severity: HIGH

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2005-2878

  Advisory Date: FEB 04, 2011

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  DESCRIPTION

 Format string vulnerability in search.c in the imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.6 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the SEARCH command.

  TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION

Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• GNU Mailutils 0.6