What is the severity of CVE-2004-2458?

CVE-2004-2458 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to create arbitrary directories.

How can I fix CVE-2004-2458?

To fix CVE-2004-2458, ensure that use_syshomedir is enabled and create_syshomedir is disabled.

What software is affected by CVE-2004-2458?

CVE-2004-2458 affects Open WebMail versions 1.7, 1.71, 1.8, 1.81, 1.90, and 2.30.

What type of attack is possible with CVE-2004-2458?

CVE-2004-2458 allows for unauthorized directory creation by remote attackers.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-2458?

Yes, patches have been made available for CVE-2004-2458 through the official Open WebMail website.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2004-2458

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

31/12/2004

20/8/2005

8/8/2024

CVE-2004-2458

First published: Fri Dec 31 2004(Updated: )

Open WebMail 2.30 and earlier, when use_syshomedir is disabled or create_syshomedir is enabled, creates new directories before authenticating, which allows remote attackers to create arbitrary directories.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Open Webmail	=1.7
Open Webmail	=1.81
Open Webmail	=2.30
Open Webmail	=1.71
Open Webmail	=1.8
Open Webmail	=1.90

Remedy

http://openwebmail.org/openwebmail/download/cert/patches/SA-04:02/openwebmail.pl.patch

Remedy

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10087

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2458?
CVE-2004-2458 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to create arbitrary directories.
How can I fix CVE-2004-2458?
To fix CVE-2004-2458, ensure that use_syshomedir is enabled and create_syshomedir is disabled.
What software is affected by CVE-2004-2458?
CVE-2004-2458 affects Open WebMail versions 1.7, 1.71, 1.8, 1.81, 1.90, and 2.30.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2004-2458?
CVE-2004-2458 allows for unauthorized directory creation by remote attackers.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-2458?
Yes, patches have been made available for CVE-2004-2458 through the official Open WebMail website.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2458?
CVE-2004-2458 has a high severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to create arbitrary directories.
How can I fix CVE-2004-2458?
To fix CVE-2004-2458, ensure that use_syshomedir is enabled and create_syshomedir is disabled.
What software is affected by CVE-2004-2458?
CVE-2004-2458 affects Open WebMail versions 1.7, 1.71, 1.8, 1.81, 1.90, and 2.30.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2004-2458?
CVE-2004-2458 allows for unauthorized directory creation by remote attackers.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2004-2458?
Yes, patches have been made available for CVE-2004-2458 through the official Open WebMail website.