CVE-2005-4457: High severity MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise vulnerability

Published Dec 21, 2005
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Updated

MailEnable Enterprise 1.1 before patch ME-10009 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via several "..." (triple dot) sequences in a UID FETCH command.

Affected Software

1 affected component
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.1

Event History

Dec 21, 2005
CVE Published
11:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4457?

CVE-2005-4457 has a severity rating indicating it can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4457?

To fix CVE-2005-4457, apply patch ME-10009 for MailEnable Enterprise 1.1.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-4457?

CVE-2005-4457 affects users of MailEnable Enterprise version 1.1.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-4457 exploit?

CVE-2005-4457 exploits vulnerabilities in UID FETCH commands allowing remote attackers to crash the service.

5

Can CVE-2005-4457 lead to data compromise?

While CVE-2005-4457 primarily causes denial of service, the potential for arbitrary code execution may lead to data compromise.

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