CVE-2001-1283: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 12, 2001
·
Updated

The webmail interface for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a mailbox name that contains a large number of . (dot) or other characters to programs such as (1) readmail.cgi or (2) printmail.cgi, possibly due to a buffer overflow that may allow execution of arbitrary code.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Ipswitch IMail=6.0.6
Ipswitch IMail=6.0.2
Ipswitch IMail=7.0.4

Event History

Oct 12, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
May 3, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1283?

CVE-2001-1283 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1283?

To fix CVE-2001-1283, upgrade to a version of Ipswitch IMail that is later than 7.0.4, as earlier versions are affected.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2001-1283?

CVE-2001-1283 affects users of Ipswitch IMail versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 7.0.4.

4

What type of attack is facilitated by CVE-2001-1283?

CVE-2001-1283 facilitates a denial of service attack through the exploitation of mailbox names with excessive characters.

5

Is CVE-2001-1283 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-1283 can be exploited remotely by authenticated users.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203