Description: Matteo Memelli has reported a vulnerability in
SmarterMail, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS
(Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an error within the HTTP request
handling in SmarterMail Web Server (SMWebSvr.exe), which can be
exploited to terminate the service by sending e.g. an overly long GET,
HEAD, PUT, POST, or TRACE request.
The vulnerability is reported in version 5.0.2999. Other versions may also be affected.
Solution: Restrict network access to trusted users.
Provided and/or discovered by: Matteo Memelli
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