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published date: May 26, 2005

CVE-2005-1523 : Format String Vulnerability

Description

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.

Product(s):

  • GNU Mailutils 0.5
  • GNU Mailutils 0.6

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-1523, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-1523 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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