CVE-2005-4559

Description

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.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 5.22% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory secunia.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/299	third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17865	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16069	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/17046	third party advisory patch vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23907	vdb entry
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015412	vdb entry
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2	mailing list
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.osvdb.org/22082	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4559?: CVE-2005-4559 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-4559?: To fix CVE-2005-4559, 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-2005-4559 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2005-4559 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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