VDB-25291 · CVE-2005-1682 · ADV-2005-0574

solstice internet mail server 2.0 mimemessage input validation ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in solstice internet mail server 2.0. It has been rated as problematic. This affects the function mimemessage. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-1682. There is not any exploit available. It is still unclear if this vulnerability genuinely exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in solstice internet mail server 2.0 (Mail Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function mimemessage. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

** disputed ** javamail api as used by solstice internet mail server pop3 2.0 does not properly validate the message number in the mimemessage constructor in javax.mail.internet.internetheaders which allows remote authenticated users to read other users e-mail messages by modifying the msgno parameter. note: sun disputes this issue stating "the report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products."

The weakness was released 05/20/2005 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-1682 since 05/20/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Timelineinfo

05/20/2005 🔍
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03/11/2015 +3582 days 🔍
08/08/2024 +3437 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2005-1682 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1682
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25291
Vupen: ADV-2005-0574

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 08/08/2024 00:36
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (43), 08/13/2018 07:14 (6), 08/08/2024 00:36 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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