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CVE-2004-1067

10.0 · HIGH

Off-by-one error in the mysasl_canon_user function in Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.9 and earlier leads to a buffer overflow, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Published Jan 10, 2005carnegie_mellon_universityEPSS 5.18%

Overview

CVE-2004-1067 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting carnegie_mellon_university cyrus_imap_server. It was published on January 10, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Off-by-one error in the mysasl_canon_user function in Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.9 and earlier leads to a buffer overflow, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from carnegie_mellon_university. Update cyrus_imap_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1067?

CVE-2004-1067 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting carnegie_mellon_university cyrus_imap_server. It was published on January 10, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2004-1067?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2004-1067?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from carnegie_mellon_university. Update cyrus_imap_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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