Steve Kemp discovered two format string errors in IMAP Proxy.
Impact
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A remote attacker could design a malicious IMAP server and entice
someone to connect to it using IMAP Proxy, resulting in the execution
of arbitrary code with the rights of the victim user.
Workaround
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Only connect to trusted IMAP servers using IMAP Proxy.
Resolution
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All IMAP Proxy users should upgrade to the latest version:
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License
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Copyright 2006 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text
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