CVE Catalog

CVE-2005-4267

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command ending with a '}' character, demonstrated using long LIST, LSUB, SEARCH TEXT, STATUS INBOX, AUTHENTICATE, FETCH, SELECT, and COPY commands.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the mail server, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organizational data.

Recommendation

Immediately update Qualcomm WorldMail to the latest available version or apply a security patch from the vendor.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.

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