Ipswitch IMail 8.2 Hotfix 2/8.12/8.13 IMAP4D32.EXE Username stack-based overflow

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Ipswitch IMail 8.2 Hotfix 2/8.12/8.13. It has been classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file IMAP4D32.EXE. This manipulation of the argument Username causes stack-based overflow. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2005-1255. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Ipswitch IMail 8.2 Hotfix 2/8.12/8.13 (Mail Server Software). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the file IMAP4D32.EXE. The manipulation of the argument username with an unknown input leads to a stack-based overflow vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-121. A stack-based buffer overflow condition is a condition where the buffer being overwritten is allocated on the stack (i.e., is a local variable or, rarely, a parameter to a function). As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server in IMail 8.12 and 8.13 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS), and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOGIN command with (1) a long username argument or (2) a long username argument that begins with a special character.

The bug was discovered 04/25/2005. The weakness was published 05/24/2005 by Sebastian Apelt (iDefense) with iDEFENSE Labs (Website). The advisory is shared at ipswitch.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2005-1255 since 04/25/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/06/2025).

After 2 weeks, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is possible to download the exploit at securiteam.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 29 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

Upgrading to version 8.12 eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 1842. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 3581.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (20718), Exploit-DB (1124), SecurityFocus (BID 13727†), OSVDB (16804†) and Secunia (SA15483†). Similar entries are available at VDB-25346, VDB-25344, VDB-25343 and VDB-25342. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Stack-based overflow
CWE: CWE-121 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Saint ID: exploit_info/imail_imap_login_specialchar
Saint Name: IMail IMAP LOGIN special character vulnerability

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IMail 8.12

Snort ID: 1842
Snort Message: PROTOCOL-IMAP login buffer overflow attempt
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Suricata ID: 2101842
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ipswitch.com

Advisory: ipswitch.com
Researcher: Sebastian Apelt (iDefense)
Organization: iDEFENSE Labs
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-1255 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-1255
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-25345
X-Force: 20718
SecurityFocus: 13727 - Ipswitch IMail Server Multiple Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 15483 - IMail Server Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 16804 - Ipswitch IMail IMAP LOGIN username Remote Overflow
SecurityTracker: 1014047 - IPswitch IMail Bugs Let Remote Users View Files and Execute Arbitrary Code
Vulnerability Center: 14344 - Ipswitch IMAP Server Buffer Overflow via Long username Argument, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2015 11:41
Updated: 01/06/2025 03:56
Changes: 03/11/2015 11:41 (75), 04/06/2019 08:50 (22), 01/06/2025 03:56 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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