CVE-2005-1824: SQL Injection
Published Jun 2, 2005
·Updated
The sqlescapestring function in auth/sql.c for the mailutils SQL authentication module does not properly quote the "\" (backslash) character, which is used as an escape character and makes the module vulnerable to SQL injection attacks.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU Mailutils=1.0.6.1.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 2, 2005
CVE Published
04:00 AM
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-2005-1824?
CVE-2005-1824 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for SQL injection attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1824?
To fix CVE-2005-1824, update GNU Mailutils to a patched version that properly handles escaping characters.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2005-1824?
CVE-2005-1824 affects GNU Mailutils version 1.0.6.1.1.
4
What are the potential risks of CVE-2005-1824?
Exploitation of CVE-2005-1824 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands in the database.
5
Is CVE-2005-1824 still a concern today?
While CVE-2005-1824 is an older vulnerability, it remains a concern for systems running outdated versions of GNU Mailutils.