CVE-2005-3690: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 19, 2005
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Updated

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP service (meimaps.exe) of MailEnable Professional 1.6 and earlier and Enterprise 1.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long mailbox name in the (1) select, (2) create, (3) delete, (4) rename, (5) subscribe, or (6) unsubscribe commands.

Affected Software

2 affected components
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise<=1.1
MailEnable MailEnable Professional<=1.6

Event History

Nov 19, 2005
CVE Published
01:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3690?

CVE-2005-3690 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution through a stack-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3690?

To fix CVE-2005-3690, you should upgrade to MailEnable Professional version 1.6 or later, or MailEnable Enterprise version 1.1 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2005-3690?

CVE-2005-3690 affects MailEnable Professional versions earlier than 1.6 and MailEnable Enterprise versions earlier than 1.1.

4

Can CVE-2005-3690 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-3690 can be exploited remotely by attackers who provide a long mailbox name during various IMAP commands.

5

What general steps should I take after discovering CVE-2005-3690 on my system?

After discovering CVE-2005-3690, you should immediately apply any available patches, change affected configurations, and monitor for any unusual activity.

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