CVE-2005-0198
First published: Sun Feb 06 2005(Updated: )
A logic error in the CRAM-MD5 code for the University of Washington IMAP (UW-IMAP) server, when Challenge-Response Authentication Mechanism with MD5 (CRAM-MD5) is enabled, does not properly enforce all the required conditions for successful authentication, which allows remote attackers to authenticate as arbitrary users.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington imapd |
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Reference Links
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/702777
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/CRDY-68QSL5
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200502-02.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-128.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/12391
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1013037
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14057
- http://secunia.com/advisories/14097
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:026
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11306
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0198?
CVE-2005-0198 has a medium severity rating due to a logic error in authentication that can allow unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0198?
To fix CVE-2005-0198, update the University of Washington IMAP server to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2005-0198?
CVE-2005-0198 affects systems running the University of Washington IMAP server with CRAM-MD5 authentication enabled.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0198?
The potential impacts of CVE-2005-0198 include unauthorized remote authentication which could lead to unauthorized access to email accounts.
When was CVE-2005-0198 discovered?
CVE-2005-0198 was discovered in 2005.
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