CVE-2001-1287 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Ipswitch IMail servers via a buffer overflow in the Web Calendar component triggered by a long HTTP GET request.

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-2001-1287?

CVE-2001-1287 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in Web Calendar in Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long HTTP GET request.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1287?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Imail.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1287?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1287 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-2001-1287 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2001-1287 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rvpj-5wcp-7vw8.

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