CVE-2004-1721: Medium severity Merak Mail Server vulnerability

Published Aug 17, 2004
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Updated

The (1) function.php or (2) function.view.php scripts in Merak Mail Server 5.2.7 allow remote attackers to read arbitrary PHP files via a direct HTTP request to port 32000.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Merak Mail Server=5.2.7

Event History

Aug 17, 2004
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Feb 26, 2005
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-2004-1721?

CVE-2004-1721 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote attackers to read arbitrary PHP files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-1721?

To fix CVE-2004-1721, update the Merak Mail Server to a version later than 5.2.7 that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2004-1721?

The impact of CVE-2004-1721 allows unauthorized users to access sensitive information by reading arbitrary PHP files on the server.

4

Which versions of Merak Mail Server are affected by CVE-2004-1721?

CVE-2004-1721 affects Merak Mail Server version 5.2.7 specifically.

5

Can CVE-2004-1721 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-1721 can be exploited remotely through a direct HTTP request to the vulnerable server.

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