CVE-2004-0224: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 16, 2004
·
Updated

Multiple buffer overflows in (1) iso2022jp.c or (2) shiftjis.c for Courier-IMAP before 3.0.0, Courier before 0.45, and SqWebMail before 4.0.0 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code "when Unicode character is out of BMP range."

Affected Software

22 affected components
Inter7 Courier-imap=2.2.1
Inter7 Courier-imap=2.1.2
Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mta=0.43.2
Inter7 Courier-imap=2.1.1
Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mta=0.43
Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mta=0.43.1
Inter7 Courier-imap=1.7
Double Precision Incorporated Sqwebmail=3.5.2
Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mta=0.44.2
Double Precision Incorporated Sqwebmail=3.6.1
Double Precision Incorporated Sqwebmail=3.5.3
Double Precision Incorporated Sqwebmail=3.6_.0
Double Precision Incorporated Courier Mta=0.44
Double Precision Incorporated Sqwebmail=3.6.2
Inter7 Courier-imap=2.2.0
Inter7 Courier-imap=1.6
Inter7 Courier-imap=2.0.0
Inter7 Courier-imap=2.1
Gentoo Linux=1.4-rc1
Gentoo Linux=1.4-rc3
Gentoo Linux=1.4
Gentoo Linux=1.4-rc2

Event History

Mar 16, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-0224?

CVE-2004-0224 has a critical severity level due to potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-0224?

To fix CVE-2004-0224, upgrade to a version of Courier-IMAP, Courier MTA, or SqWebMail that is 3.0.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0224?

CVE-2004-0224 affects multiple versions of Courier-IMAP, Courier MTA, and SqWebMail before their respective secure versions.

4

Can CVE-2004-0224 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-0224 can be exploited remotely by attackers sending specially crafted Unicode characters.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2004-0224?

The potential impacts of CVE-2004-0224 include execution of arbitrary code and possible system compromise.

Contact

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