CVE-2008-1690

WebContainer.exe 1.0.0.336 and earlier in SLMail Pro 6.3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and daemon…

published April 7, 2008

CVSS
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EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky long URI can cause SLMail to throw a tantrum! WebContainer.exe 1.0.0.336 and earlier allows remote attackers to crash the daemon or even execute arbitrary code! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant that gets overwhelmed when a customer orders an unusually long and complex dish — the chefs get confused, the kitchen chaos escalates, and soon enough, orders are just flying out the window! In this scenario, attackers could send a crafted request with an overly lengthy URI, leading to memory corruption and a crash of the SLMail service. This could disrupt email services and potentially open the door for remote code execution, making it a surprisingly dangerous flaw!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that gets overwhelmed when a customer orders an unusually long and complex dish — the chefs get confused, the kitchen chaos escalates, and soon enough, orders are just flying out the window! The vulnerability in WebContainer.exe allows attackers to exploit long HTTP request URIs to cause memory corruption, leading to a denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code.

What to do

In this scenario, attackers could send a crafted request with an overly lengthy URI, leading to memory corruption and a crash of the SLMail service. This could disrupt email services and potentially open the door for remote code execution, making it a surprisingly dangerous flaw! To protect against this vulnerability, it’s crucial to upgrade SLMail Pro to the latest version that addresses this issue. Additionally, consider setting up firewall rules to limit access to TCP port 801 and monitor for any unusual traffic patterns. This is fixable! Keep your software updated and stay vigilant to keep your systems safe. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05724 · 93.0th percentile
Published
2008-04-07T17:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 17:00Z
    WebContainer.exe 1.0.0.336 and earlier in SLMail Pro 6.3.1.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption and daemon…
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