CVE-2001-0494 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Sep 2001 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IPSwitch IMail SMTP servers by sending a long From header, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0494?

CVE-2001-0494 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 18 Sep 2001. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in IPSwitch IMail SMTP server 6.06 and possibly prior versions allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long From: header.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0494?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Imail.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0494?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0494 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-0494 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0494 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2f4r-5cwh-8v4h.