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CVE-2007-2795

9.0 · HIGH

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch IMail before 2006.21 allow remote attackers or authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via (1) the authentication feature in IMailsec.dll, which triggers…

Published Jan 27, 2009ipswitchCWE-119EPSS 24.45%

Overview

CVE-2007-2795 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch imail. It was published on January 27, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Multiple buffer overflows in Ipswitch IMail before 2006.21 allow remote attackers or authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via (1) the authentication feature in IMailsec.dll, which triggers heap corruption in the IMail Server, or (2) a long SUBSCRIBE IMAP command, which triggers a stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP Daemon.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ipswitch. Update imail 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
ipswitchimail0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-2795?

CVE-2007-2795 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ipswitch imail. It was published on January 27, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-2795?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-2795?

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