What is the severity of CVE-2005-1255?

CVE-2005-1255 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1255?

To fix CVE-2005-1255, update the IMail server to version 8.2 Hotfix 2 or later.

Which versions of Ipswitch products are affected by CVE-2005-1255?

CVE-2005-1255 affects IMail versions 8.12 and 8.13, as well as the Ipswitch Collaboration Suite versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2.

Can CVE-2005-1255 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-1255 can be exploited remotely through crafted LOGIN commands.

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2005-1255?

CVE-2005-1255 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems through stack-based buffer overflows.

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CVE-2005-1255

critical

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other 119

25/5/2005

7/8/2024

CVE-2005-1255: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed May 25 2005(Updated: )

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server in IMail 8.12 and 8.13 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS), and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOGIN command with (1) a long username argument or (2) a long username argument that begins with a special character.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ipswitch Ipswitch Collaboration Suite
Ipswitch IMail	=8.12
Ipswitch IMail	=8.13
Ipswitch IMail Secure Server	<=8.2_hotfix_2

Remedy

http://www.ipswitch.com/support/imail/releases/imail_professional/im82hf2.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1255?
CVE-2005-1255 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1255?
To fix CVE-2005-1255, update the IMail server to version 8.2 Hotfix 2 or later.
Which versions of Ipswitch products are affected by CVE-2005-1255?
CVE-2005-1255 affects IMail versions 8.12 and 8.13, as well as the Ipswitch Collaboration Suite versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2.
Can CVE-2005-1255 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1255 can be exploited remotely through crafted LOGIN commands.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2005-1255?
CVE-2005-1255 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems through stack-based buffer overflows.

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