CVE-2017-1274 Memory corruption in Domino

High 8.8 Published 25 Apr 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on IBM Domino servers via a stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service.

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-2017-1274?

CVE-2017-1274 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in IBM Domino, published on 25 Apr 2017. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Domino 8.5.3, and 9.0 is vulnerable to a stack based overflow in the IMAP service that could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code by specifying a large mailbox name. IBM X-Force ID: 124749.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1274?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Domino.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1274?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1274 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-2017-1274 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1274 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-wgq5-wwrv-g964.