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CVE-2005-4556

7.5 · HIGH

PHP remote file include vulnerability 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, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote…

Published Dec 28, 2005deerfieldEPSS 10.57%

Overview

CVE-2005-4556 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting deerfield visnetic_mail_server. It was published on December 28, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

PHP remote file include vulnerability 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, when register_globals is enabled, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local and remote PHP files via a URL in the (1) lang_settings and (2) language parameters in (a) accounts/inc/include.php and (b) admin/inc/include.php.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from deerfield. Update visnetic_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=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2Refsecunia.com/advisories/17046Refsecunia.com/advisories/17865Refsecunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015412Refwww.osvdb.org/22077Refwww.osvdb.org/22078Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/16069Refmarc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4556?

CVE-2005-4556 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting deerfield visnetic_mail_server. It was published on December 28, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-4556?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2005-4556?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from deerfield. Update visnetic_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-2005-4556?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-4556 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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