CVE-2005-4558: Medium severity Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server vulnerability

Published Dec 28, 2005
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Updated

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, does not properly restrict acceptable values for the language parameter to mail/settings.html before it is stored in a database, which can allow remote authenticated users to include arbitrary PHP code via a URL in a modified langsettings parameter to mail/index.html.

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

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4558?

CVE-2005-4558 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on the affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4558?

To fix CVE-2005-4558, update IceWarp Web Mail to version 5.5.2 or later, or apply any patches provided by the vendor.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2005-4558?

CVE-2005-4558 affects users of IceWarp Web Mail version 5.5.1, Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, and Merak Mail Server version 8.3.0r.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2005-4558 allow?

CVE-2005-4558 allows remote authenticated users to potentially execute arbitrary SQL commands through improper validation of input.

5

When was CVE-2005-4558 disclosed?

CVE-2005-4558 was disclosed in December 2005.

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