First published: Wed Dec 28 2005(Updated: )
mail/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, does not properly initialize the default_layout and layout_settings variables when an unrecognized HTTP_USER_AGENT string is provided, which allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a request with an unrecognized User Agent that also specifies the desired default_layout and layout_settings parameters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server | =8.3.0_build1 | |
Merak Mail Server | =8.3.0r | |
IceWarp Web Mail | =5.5.1 |
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CVE-2005-4559 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.
To fix CVE-2005-4559, you should update to the latest version of the affected software which addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2005-4559 affects IceWarp Web Mail version 5.5.1, Merak Mail Server version 8.3.0r, and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1.
CVE-2005-4559 may allow remote attackers to manipulate the layout settings, leading to potential unauthorized access or disruption of service.
A workaround for CVE-2005-4559 includes configuring the servers to restrict access based on user agent strings until a patch can be applied.