# CVE-2008-2049: The POP3 server (EPSTPOP3S.EXE) 4.22 in E-Post Mail Server 4.10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via multiple crafted

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-05-01 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The POP3 server (EPSTPOP3S.EXE) 4.22 in E-Post Mail Server 4.10 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via multiple crafted APOP commands for a known POP3 account, which displays the password in a POP3 error message.

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## References

- http://secunia.com/advisories/29990
- http://vuln.sg/epostmailserver410-en.html
- http://www.e-postinc.jp/Mail_Server.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1389/references
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019930
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42035
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28951

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