CVE-2005-1754: Infoleak

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

DISPUTED JavaMail API 1.1.3 through 1.3, as used by Apache Tomcat 5.0.16, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a full pathname in the argument to the Download parameter. NOTE: Sun and Apache dispute this issue. Sun states: "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products."

Affected Software

5 affected components
Sun Javamail=1.1.3
Sun Javamail=1.3
Sun Javamail=1.2
Apache Tomcat Apache Tomcat=5.0.16
Sun Javamail=1.3.2

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Disputed
05:00 AM
May 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1754?

CVE-2005-1754 has been disputed, with no consensus on its severity from Sun and Apache.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-1754?

To mitigate CVE-2005-1754, consider updating to a more recent version of Apache Tomcat or JavaMail that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Apache Tomcat are affected by CVE-2005-1754?

CVE-2005-1754 affects Apache Tomcat version 5.0.16.

4

Which versions of JavaMail are affected by CVE-2005-1754?

CVE-2005-1754 affects JavaMail versions 1.1.3, 1.2, 1.3, and 1.3.2.

5

Can remote attackers exploit CVE-2005-1754?

Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2005-1754 to read arbitrary files via a crafted Download parameter.

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