CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2005-2923: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 07 2005(Updated: )

The IMAP server in IMail Server 8.20 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS) before 2.02 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a long argument to the LIST command, which causes IMail Server to reference invalid memory.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ipswitch Ipswitch Collaboration Suite=2.0
Ipswitch Ipswitch Collaboration Suite=2.01
Ipswitch IMail Secure Server=8.20

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2005-2923?

    CVE-2005-2923 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash the IMail server.

  • How do I fix CVE-2005-2923?

    To mitigate CVE-2005-2923, upgrade to the latest version of the Ipswitch Collaboration Suite or IMail Server that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2005-2923?

    CVE-2005-2923 affects Ipswitch Collaboration Suite versions 2.0 and 2.01, as well as IMail Server version 8.20.

  • What causes the vulnerability identified by CVE-2005-2923?

    CVE-2005-2923 is caused by the IMAP server's inability to handle long arguments to the LIST command, leading to referencing invalid memory.

  • Can CVE-2005-2923 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2005-2923 can be exploited remotely by attackers to trigger a denial of service.

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