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CVE-2005-1490

2.1 · LOW

Merak Mail Server 8.0.3 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.4.2, when the mailbox.dat file does not exist, allows remote authenticated users to determine if a file exists via the folder parameter to attachment…

Published May 11, 2005icewarpEPSS 0.58%

Overview

CVE-2005-1490 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting icewarp web_mail. It was published on May 11, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Merak Mail Server 8.0.3 with Icewarp Web Mail 5.4.2, when the mailbox.dat file does not exist, allows remote authenticated users to determine if a file exists via the folder parameter to attachment.html.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from icewarp. Update web_mail 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

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111530933016434&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/15249Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20472Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111530933016434&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/15249Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20472

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1490?

CVE-2005-1490 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting icewarp web_mail. It was published on May 11, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-1490?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. 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-2005-1490?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from icewarp. Update web_mail 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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1490?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1490 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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