CVE-2005-4557: Medium severity Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server vulnerability

Published Dec 28, 2005

Updated

dir/include.html in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via a null byte (%00) in the lang parameter, possibly due to a directory traversal vulnerability.

Affected Software

3 affected components

Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server=8.3.0_build1

IceWarp Web Mail=5.5.1

Merak Mail Server=8.3.0r

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/17046

Event History

Dec 28, 2005

CVE Published

11:03 AM

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4557?

CVE-2005-4557 has been classified as having a moderate severity level due to the potential for remote file inclusion vulnerabilities.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4557?

To fix CVE-2005-4557, update IceWarp Web Mail and Merak Mail Server to the latest patched versions.

Which software is affected by CVE-2005-4557?

CVE-2005-4557 affects IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r, and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4557?

CVE-2005-4557 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows for arbitrary local file inclusion.

Can CVE-2005-4557 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2005-4557 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a null byte in the lang parameter.