7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119 190
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2002-1580: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu May 20 2004(Updated: )

Integer overflow in imapparse.c for Cyrus IMAP server 1.4 and 2.1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value that facilitates a buffer overflow attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1347.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cyrus IMAP=1.4
Cyrus IMAP=1.5.19
Cyrus IMAP=2.0.12
Cyrus IMAP=2.0.16
Cyrus IMAP=2.1.9
Cyrus IMAP=2.1.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-1580?

    CVE-2002-1580 has been classified with a high severity due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-1580?

    To fix CVE-2002-1580, update the Cyrus IMAP server to a version that has patched this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Cyrus IMAP server are vulnerable to CVE-2002-1580?

    CVE-2002-1580 affects Cyrus IMAP server versions 1.4, 1.5.19, 2.0.12, 2.0.16, 2.1.9, and 2.1.10.

  • Can CVE-2002-1580 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2002-1580 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted requests to the Cyrus IMAP server.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2002-1580 on my systems?

    The impact of CVE-2002-1580 includes potential for remote code execution, which can compromise the security of affected systems.

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