CVE-2005-1014: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 8, 2005
·
Updated

Buffer overflow in the IMAP service for MailEnable Enterprise 1.04 and earlier and Professional 1.54 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long AUTHENTICATE command.

Affected Software

10 affected components
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.0
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.01
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.02
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.03
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.04
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=1.5
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=1.51
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=1.52
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=1.53
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=1.54

Event History

Apr 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1014?

CVE-2005-1014 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1014?

To fix CVE-2005-1014, upgrade to a version of MailEnable that is not affected, such as MailEnable Enterprise 1.05 or later, or MailEnable Professional 1.55 or later.

3

Which versions of MailEnable are affected by CVE-2005-1014?

CVE-2005-1014 affects MailEnable Enterprise versions up to 1.04 and MailEnable Professional versions up to 1.54.

4

Can CVE-2005-1014 lead to full system compromise?

Yes, CVE-2005-1014 can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full system compromise.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1014?

There is no specific workaround for CVE-2005-1014 other than applying the necessary patch or upgrading to a secure version.

Contact

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