CVE-2005-3640 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Floosietek FTGate mail servers via buffer overflows in IMAP 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-2005-3640?

CVE-2005-3640 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Nov 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in the IMAP Groupware Mail server of Floosietek FTGate (FTGate4) 4.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to various IMAP commands, as demonstrated with the EXAMINE command.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-3640?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Floosietek Ftgate.

How do I fix CVE-2005-3640?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-3640 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-2005-3640 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-3640 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qwf2-wg38-rvpm.

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