CVE-2005-2931 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 7 Dec 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on IMail Server via format string vulnerabilities in SMTP commands.

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-2005-2931?

CVE-2005-2931 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Format string vulnerability in the SMTP service in IMail Server 8.20 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS) before 2.02 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers to the (1) EXPN, (2) MAIL, (3) MAIL FROM, and (4) RCPT TO commands.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-2931?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Ipswitch Imail Server, Ipswitch Ipswitch Collaboration Suite.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2931?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-2931 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-2005-2931 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-2931 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-8662-6xfx-55gr.