CVE-2005-1523

Description

Format string vulnerability in imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the command tag for IMAP commands.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 14.09% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securitytracker.com/id?1014052	vdb entry
http://www.idefense.com/application/poi/display?id=246&type=vulnerabilities	third party advisory patch
http://secunia.com/advisories/15442	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-732	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13764	patch vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-1523?: CVE-2005-1523 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-1523?: To fix CVE-2005-1523, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-1523 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-1523 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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