CVE-2017-12638 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Ipswitch IMail Server.
- 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-2017-12638?
CVE-2017-12638 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 2 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Stack based buffer overflow in Ipswitch IMail server up to and including 12.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors in IMmailSrv, aka ETBL or ETCETERABLUE.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-12638?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ipswitch Imail Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12638?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-12638 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-2017-12638 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-12638 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m889-hwjr-3rrm.