CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-2943

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

In XMail before version 1.22, a stack-based buffer overflow in the sendmail function allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by providing a long -t command line option.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the mail server, leading to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Recommendation

Immediately update XMail to version 1.22 or later, which fixes this vulnerability.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in sendmail in XMail before 1.22 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long -t command line option.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS