JVN#29641290 Becky! Internet Mail buffer overflow vulnerability

Becky! Internet Mail is an email client software. Becky! Internet Mail contains a buffer overflow vulnerability as it does not properly handle read receipt requests.

Impact

If the user views a specially crafted email and allows a read receipt to be sent, arbitrary code may be executed.

Solution

Update the Software
Apply the latest updates provided by the vendor.

Workarounds
As a workaround to this vulnerability, in “General Setup”, modify the setting for “How to respond to a request for ‘read receipt’” to “ignore” until an update is completed.

Products Affected

• Becky! Internet Mail Ver.2.48.02 and eariler