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CVE-2005-1682

2.1 · LOW

JavaMail API, as used by Solstice Internet Mail Server POP3 2.0, does not properly validate the message number in the MimeMessage constructor in javax.mail.internet.InternetHeaders, which allows re…

Published May 20, 2005solsticeCWE-20EPSS 0.69%

Overview

CVE-2005-1682 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting solstice solstice_internet_mail_server. It was published on May 20, 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

JavaMail API, as used by Solstice Internet Mail Server POP3 2.0, does not properly validate the message number in the MimeMessage constructor in javax.mail.internet.InternetHeaders, which allows remote authenticated users to read other users' e-mail messages by modifying the msgno parameter. NOTE: Sun disputes this issue, stating "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solstice. Update solstice_internet_mail_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.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111653029605189&w=2Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0574Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=111653029605189&w=2Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0574

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1682?

CVE-2005-1682 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting solstice solstice_internet_mail_server. It was published on May 20, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2005-1682?

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-2005-1682?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from solstice. Update solstice_internet_mail_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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-1682?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-1682 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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