CVE-2007-5018 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAPD SEARCH ON command.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2007-5018?
CVE-2007-5018 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Sep 2007. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack-based buffer overflow in IMAPD in Mercury/32 4.52 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a SEARCH ON command. NOTE: this issue might overlap with CVE-2004-1211.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5018?
It affects 1 product.
Products include David Harris Mercury 32.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5018 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-2007-5018 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5018 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-24fw-p524-4547.