Vulnerability Description
mail/include.html in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, does not properly initialize the default_layout and layout_settings variables when an unrecognized HTTP_USER_AGENT string is provided, which allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via a request with an unrecognized User Agent that also specifies the desired default_layout and layout_settings parameters.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Deerfield | Visnetic Mail Server | 8.3.0_build1 |
| Icewarp | Web Mail | 5.5.1 |
| Merak | Mail Server | 8.3.0r |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17046PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17865
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/299
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015412
- http://www.osvdb.org/22082
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16069
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23907
- http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17046PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17865
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/Vendor Advisory
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/299
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-4559?
CVE-2005-4559 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). mail/include.html in IceWarp Web Mail 5.5.1, as used by Merak Mail Server 8.3.0r and VisNetic Mail Server version 8.3.0 build 1, does not properly initialize the default_layout and layout_settings var...
How severe is CVE-2005-4559?
CVE-2005-4559 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-4559?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Deerfield Visnetic Mail Server, Icewarp Web Mail, Merak Mail Server.