CVE-2005-1757 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 15 Jun 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in Novell NetMail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via folder renaming operations.

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

What is CVE-2005-1757?

CVE-2005-1757 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jun 2005. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the Modweb agent for Novell NetMail 3.52 before 3.52C, when renaming folders, may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1757?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Novell Netmail.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1757?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-1757 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-2005-1757 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-1757 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mhxx-3c32-75q4.