CVE-2005-1255 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IMail IMAP servers via stack-based buffer overflows in the LOGIN command.
- 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-2005-1255?
CVE-2005-1255 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 25 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server in IMail 8.12 and 8.13 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS), and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOGIN command with (1) a long username argument or (2) a long username argument that begins with a special character.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1255?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Ipswitch Imail, Ipswitch Imail Server, Ipswitch Ipswitch Collaboration Suite.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1255?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1255 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-2005-1255 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1255 exists.
Public exploit code: 3 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v67r-3f67-cvcj.