Synopsis
The remote host is running a webmail application that is is affected by a contacts deletion vulnerability.
Description
The target is running at least one instance of IlohaMail version 0.7.9-RC2 or earlier. Such versions contain a flaw that enables an authenticated user to delete contacts belonging to any user provided the DB-based backend is used to store contacts. The flaw arises because ownership of 'delete_item' is not checked when deleting entries in include/save_contacts.MySQL.inc.
***** Nessus has determined the vulnerability exists on the target
***** simply by looking at the version number of IlohaMail
***** installed there.
Solution
Upgrade to IlohaMail version 0.7.9 or later.
Plugin Details
File Name: ilohamail_contacts_deletion.nasl
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Vulnerability Information
Vulnerability Publication Date: 1/23/2003