CVE-2017-12638

Critical

Published: 03/10/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

A stack-based buffer overflow in Ipswitch IMail server up to and including 12.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Risk Assessment

Attackers may gain remote control over the server, posing a serious threat to the security of the organization's data and systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Ipswitch IMail server to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

Stack based buffer overflow in Ipswitch IMail server up to and including 12.5.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors in IMmailSrv, aka ETBL or ETCETERABLUE.