7.5
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-0239

First published: Mon Feb 07 2005(Updated: )

viewcert.php in the S/MIME plugin 0.4 and 0.5 for Squirrelmail allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in the cert parameter.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SquirrelMail S MIME plugin=0.5
SquirrelMail S MIME plugin=0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-0239?

    CVE-2005-0239 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for remote command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-0239?

    To fix CVE-2005-0239, upgrade the S/MIME plugin to version 0.6 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2005-0239?

    CVE-2005-0239 affects users of SquirrelMail using S/MIME Plugin versions 0.4 and 0.5.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2005-0239?

    CVE-2005-0239 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands through malformed input in the cert parameter.

  • Is CVE-2005-0239 a known vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2005-0239 is a known vulnerability that has been documented for over a decade.

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