CVE-2005-1523 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 26 May 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on GNU Mailutils IMAP servers via format string vulnerabilities in command tags.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2005-1523?

CVE-2005-1523 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 26 May 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the command tag for IMAP commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1523?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Mailutils.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1523?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2005-1523 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-1523 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2005-1523, GHSA-xwqj-7mqr-967j.