CVE-2005-4568

Name: CVE-2005-4568
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-29T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.38%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4568 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple format string vulnerabilities in FTGate Technology (formerly known as Floosietek) FTGate 4.4 (aka Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) USER, (2) PASS, and (3) TOP commands to the POP3 server; and the (4) LIST and (5) AUTHENTICATE commands to the IMAP server.. EPSS estimates a 3.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in FTGate Technology (formerly known as Floosietek) FTGate 4.4 (aka Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) USER, (2) PASS, and (3) TOP commands to the POP3 server; and the (4) LIST and (5) AUTHENTICATE commands to the IMAP server.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.38%

87.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Floosietek	Ftgate	4.4_build_4.4.000

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4568?

How severe is CVE-2005-4568?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4568 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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Source: NVD / NIST