Ipswitch IMail 6.0.2/6.0.6/7.0.4 Webmail Interface printmail.cgi memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Ipswitch IMail 6.0.2/6.0.6/7.0.4. This affects an unknown function of the file readmail.cgi/printmail.cgi of the component Webmail Interface. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2001-1283. No exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Ipswitch IMail 6.0.2/6.0.6/7.0.4 (Mail Server Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the file readmail.cgi/printmail.cgi of the component Webmail Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The webmail interface for Ipswitch IMail 7.04 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a mailbox name that contains a large number of . (dot) or other characters to programs such as (1) readmail.cgi or (2) printmail.cgi, possibly due to a buffer overflow that may allow execution of arbitrary code.

The weakness was disclosed 10/12/2001 by Niels Heinen (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ipswitch.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1283. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11748 (Multiple Dangerous CGI Script Detection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 10423 (Ipswitch IMail Server Mailbox Denial of Service Vulnerability).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2216.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7277), Tenable (11748), SecurityFocus (BID 3427†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3267†). The entries VDB-14266, VDB-14277, VDB-14828 and VDB-15062 are pretty similar. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 11748
Nessus Name: Multiple Dangerous CGI Script Detection
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 2216
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP Ipswitch IMail readmail.cgi access
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ipswitch.com

Advisory: ipswitch.com
Researcher: Niels Heinen
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1283 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1283
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17487
X-Force: 7277
SecurityFocus: 3427 - Ipswitch IMail Server Mailbox Denial of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3267 - IPSwitch Imail <=7.04 WebMail Interface Allows Remote Users to Cause DoS via Malformed Characters, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2014 15:52
Updated: 09/27/2025 10:56
Changes: 07/09/2014 15:52 (69), 05/18/2019 19:05 (3), 09/27/2025 10:56 (20)
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