CVE-2005-1252: Medium severity Ipswitch IMail vulnerability

Published May 25, 2005
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in the Web Calendaring server in Ipswitch Imail 8.13, and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via "..\" (dot dot backslash) sequences in the query string argument in a GET request to a non-existent .jsp file.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Ipswitch IMail=8.13
Ipswitch IMail Server<=8.2_hotfix_2

Event History

May 25, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-1252?

CVE-2005-1252 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1252?

To fix CVE-2005-1252, upgrade to Ipswitch IMail Server version 8.2 Hotfix 2 or later.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-1252?

CVE-2005-1252 affects Ipswitch IMail version 8.13 and earlier versions of IMail Server prior to 8.2 Hotfix 2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-1252?

CVE-2005-1252 is a directory traversal vulnerability that can lead to unauthorized file access.

5

Can CVE-2005-1252 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1252 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted GET requests to the affected server.

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