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CVE-2005-1523

HighPublished

Format string vulnerability in imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary...

Published: May 26, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Aug 1, 2005

Primary CVSS

7.5/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

9.8%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.4%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Format string vulnerability in imap4d server in GNU Mailutils 0.5 and 0.6, and other versions before 0.6.90, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the command tag for IMAP commands.

Sources

GNU Mailutils imap4d 0.6 - Remote Format StringExploit
CoKi · linux · Aug 1, 2005

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