CVE-2004-1015: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 1, 2004
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Updated

Buffer overflow in proxyd for Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.9 and earlier, with the imapmagicplus option enabled, may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-1011.

Affected Software

22 affected components
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.6
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.1.10
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.8
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.9
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.0_alpha
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.0.16
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=1.5.19
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.1.9
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.5
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.2_beta
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=1.4
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.1.16
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.7
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.3
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.1_beta
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.1.7
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.2.4
Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server=2.0.12
redhat Fedora Core=core_2.0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1
redhat Fedora Core=core_3.0
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux=4.1

Event History

Dec 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-1015?

CVE-2004-1015 has a high severity rating due to potential remote code execution vulnerabilities.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1015?

To fix CVE-2004-1015, update to a patched version of the Cyrus IMAP Server that resolves the buffer overflow issue.

3

What versions of Cyrus IMAP Server are affected by CVE-2004-1015?

CVE-2004-1015 affects Cyrus IMAP Server version 2.2.9 and earlier, along with specific prior versions.

4

Can CVE-2004-1015 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1015 can be exploited remotely by attackers if the imapmagicplus option is enabled.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1015?

CVE-2004-1015 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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