CVE-2005-4568 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Dec 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via format string vulnerabilities in FTGate POP3 and IMAP server 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-2005-4568?

CVE-2005-4568 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 29 Dec 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in FTGate Technology (formerly known as Floosietek) FTGate 4.4 (aka Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) USER, (2) PASS, and (3) TOP commands to the POP3 server; and the (4) LIST and (5) AUTHENTICATE commands to the IMAP server.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4568?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Floosietek Ftgate.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4568?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4568 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-2005-4568 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4568 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hv27-4gff-hf2w.