CVE-2005-4557

Name: CVE-2005-4557
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-28T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 9.48%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4557 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dir/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, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via a null byte (%00) in the lang parameter, possibly due to a directory traversal vulnerability.. EPSS estimates a 9.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

dir/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, allows remote attackers to include arbitrary local files via a null byte (%00) in the lang parameter, possibly due to a directory traversal vulnerability.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

9.48%

94.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

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/17046Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17865
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015412
http://www.osvdb.org/22079
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16069Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23897
http://marc.info/?l=full-disclosure&m=113570229524828&w=2
http://secunia.com/advisories/17046Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17865
http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2005-62/advisory/Exploit, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015412
http://www.osvdb.org/22079
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/420255/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/16069Exploit
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23897

Timeline

Published: Dec 28, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4557?

How severe is CVE-2005-4557?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4557 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 9.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4557?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST