CVE-2001-1284: High severity Ipswitch IMail vulnerability

Published Oct 12, 2001
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Updated

Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier uses predictable session IDs for authentication, which allows remote attackers to hijack sessions of other users.

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-1284?

CVE-2001-1284 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for session hijacking.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-1284?

To fix CVE-2001-1284, upgrade to a version of Ipswitch IMail that is not affected, specifically versions later than 7.0.4.

3

Which versions of Ipswitch IMail are affected by CVE-2001-1284?

CVE-2001-1284 affects Ipswitch IMail versions 6.0.2, 6.0.6, and 7.0.4 and earlier.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2001-1284 expose users to?

CVE-2001-1284 exposes users to session hijacking attacks that allow remote attackers to impersonate legitimate users.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2001-1284 while waiting for a patch?

There are no known effective workarounds for CVE-2001-1284; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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