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CVE-2005-0707

7.2 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the IMAP daemon (IMAP4d32.exe) for Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS) before 8.15 Hotfix 1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long EXAMINE command.

Published May 2, 2005ipswitchEPSS 2.03%

Overview

CVE-2005-0707 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch ipswitch_collaboration_suite. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the IMAP daemon (IMAP4d32.exe) for Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS) before 8.15 Hotfix 1 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long EXAMINE command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipswitch. Update ipswitch_collaboration_suite 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.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ipswitchipswitch_collaboration_suite0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0707?

CVE-2005-0707 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch ipswitch_collaboration_suite. It was published on May 2, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-0707?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-0707?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipswitch. Update ipswitch_collaboration_suite 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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