CVE-2007-2795 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 27 Jan 2009 Updated 17 Sep 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in the IMail Server authentication or IMAP daemon components.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2007-2795?

CVE-2007-2795 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 27 Jan 2009. It can be exploited over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch IMail before 2006.21 allow remote attackers or authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via (1) the authentication feature in IMailsec.dll, which triggers heap corruption in the IMail Server, or (2) a long SUBSCRIBE IMAP command, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP Daemon.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2795?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ipswitch Imail.

How do I fix CVE-2007-2795?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-2795 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-2007-2795 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-2795 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4w9-xgx3-w3p2.