CVE-2005-1769: XSS
First published: Thu Jun 16 2005(Updated: )
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in SquirrelMail 1.4.0 through 1.4.4 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown attack vectors in (1) the URL or (2) an e-mail message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| SquirrelMail | =1.4.1 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.4.2 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.4.3 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.4.3_rc1 | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.4.3a | |
| SquirrelMail | =1.44 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.squirrelmail.org/security/issue/2005-06-15
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-756
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Aug/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005//Aug/msg00001.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=163047
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-595.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_18_sr.html
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:108
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111893827711390&w=2
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9852
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1769?
CVE-2005-1769 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1769?
To fix CVE-2005-1769, upgrade SquirrelMail to version 1.4.5 or later that addresses the cross-site scripting vulnerabilities.
Which versions of SquirrelMail are affected by CVE-2005-1769?
CVE-2005-1769 affects SquirrelMail versions 1.4.0 through 1.4.4.
What types of attacks can be executed through CVE-2005-1769?
CVE-2005-1769 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML into vulnerable SquirrelMail installations.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-1769 if I cannot upgrade?
While upgrading is the best option, sanitizing user inputs can help mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2005-1769.
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