CVE-2005-4411 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in Mercury Mail Transport System.
- 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-2005-4411?
CVE-2005-4411 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Buffer overflow in Mercury Mail Transport System 4.01b allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 105.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4411?
It affects 1 product.
Products include David Harris Mercury Mail Transport System.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4411?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4411 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-2005-4411 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2005-4411 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j54w-v35m-r2j7.