CVE-2005-1105: Medium severity Sun Javamail vulnerability

Published Apr 13, 2005
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the MimeBodyPart.getFileName method in JavaMail 1.3.2 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a .. (dot dot) in the filename in the Content-Disposition header.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sun Javamail=1.3.2

Event History

Apr 13, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1105?

CVE-2005-1105 is classified as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary file writing.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1105?

To fix CVE-2005-1105, upgrade to a later version of JavaMail that has patched this vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2005-1105?

CVE-2005-1105 affects JavaMail version 1.3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1105?

CVE-2005-1105 is a directory traversal vulnerability.

5

Can CVE-2005-1105 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1105 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted requests.

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