Description
Inter7 SqWebMail 3.4.1 through 3.6.1 generates different error messages for incorrect passwords versus correct passwords on non-mail-enabled accounts (such as root), which allows remote attackers to guess the root password via brute force attacks.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | courier | 0.44.2-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | courier | 0.44.2-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | courier | 0.44.2-1 | — |
References
- 20040131 sqwebmail web login mailing-list
- 9541 vdb-entry
- sqwebmail-login-info-disclosure(15058) vdb-entry