SB2017041501 - Remote code execution in IMAP server in IBM Lotus Domino



SB2017041501 - Remote code execution in IMAP server in IBM Lotus Domino

Published: April 15, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2017

Security Bulletin ID SB2017041501
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1274)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error when processing mailbox names in the EXAMINE IMAP command. A remote authenticated attacker can send an EXAMINE IMAP command containing an overly long mailbox name, trigger stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and was disclosed by the Shadow Brokers leak.

The list of affected products, according to software vendor:

  • IBM Domino 9.0.1 through 9.0.1 Feature Pack 8 Interim Fix 1
  • IBM Domino 9.0 through 9.0 Interim Fix 7
  • IBM Domino 8.5.3 through 8.5.3 Fix Pack 6 Interim Fix 16
  • IBM Domino 8.5.2 through 8.5.2 Fix Pack 4
  • IBM Domino 8.5.1 through 8.5.1 Fix Pack 5


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.