CVE-2005-1757: Buffer Overflow
Published Jun 8, 2005
·Updated
Buffer overflow in the Modweb agent for Novell NetMail 3.52 before 3.52C, when renaming folders, may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
16 affected components
Novell Netmail=3.0.3a-a
Novell Netmail=3.0.3a-b
Novell Netmail=3.1
Novell Netmail=3.1-f
Novell Netmail=3.5.2-a
Novell Netmail=3.5.2-b
Novell Netmail=3.5.2-e-ftfl
Novell Netmail=3.10
Novell Netmail=3.10-a
Novell Netmail=3.10-b
Novell Netmail=3.10-c
Novell Netmail=3.10-d
Novell Netmail=3.10-e
Novell Netmail=3.10-f
Novell Netmail=3.10-g
Novell Netmail=3.10-h
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 8, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Jun 15, 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-2005-1757?
CVE-2005-1757 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1757?
To fix CVE-2005-1757, upgrade the Novell NetMail to version 3.52C or later.
3
What causes the buffer overflow in CVE-2005-1757?
The buffer overflow in CVE-2005-1757 is triggered when renaming folders in the Modweb agent for Novell NetMail.
4
Which versions of Novell NetMail are affected by CVE-2005-1757?
CVE-2005-1757 affects Novell NetMail versions prior to 3.52C.
5
Can CVE-2005-1757 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1757 can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute arbitrary code.