CWE
NVD-CWE-Other 119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2004-1067: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 10 2004(Updated: )

Off-by-one error in the mysasl_canon_user function in Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.9 and earlier leads to a buffer overflow, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.6
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.1.10
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.8
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.9
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.0_alpha
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.0.16
Cyrus IMAP Server=1.5.19
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.1.9
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.5
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.2_beta
Cyrus IMAP Server=1.4
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.1.16
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.7
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.3
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.1_beta
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.1.7
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.2.4
Cyrus IMAP Server=2.0.12
Red Hat Fedora Core=core_2.0
Ubuntu Linux=4.1
Red Hat Fedora Core=core_3.0
Ubuntu Linux=4.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2004-1067?

    CVE-2004-1067 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2004-1067?

    To fix CVE-2004-1067, upgrade to a patched version of the Cyrus IMAP Server that addresses the buffer overflow.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-1067?

    CVE-2004-1067 affects Cyrus IMAP Server versions up to and including 2.2.9.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-1067?

    CVE-2004-1067 is an off-by-one error leading to a buffer overflow.

  • Can CVE-2004-1067 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2004-1067 can be exploited remotely through crafted username inputs.

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