CVE-2005-4569 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 29 Dec 2005 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on FTGate mail servers via a stack-based buffer overflow in the index.fts component.

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-2005-4569?

CVE-2005-4569 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in index.fts in FTGate Technology (formerly known as Floosietek) FTGate 4.4 (aka Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long tzoffset value.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4569?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Floosietek Ftgate.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4569?

No fix has been published for CVE-2005-4569 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-2005-4569 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-4569 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-x46p-9wf3-mvmp.