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CVE-2007-5740

UnknownEPSS 12.38%

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CVE-2007-5740 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The format string protection mechanism in IMAPD for Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy 1.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IMAP tag with a null byte followed by a format string specifier, which is not counted by the mechanism.. EPSS estimates a 12.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The format string protection mechanism in IMAPD for Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy 1.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IMAP tag with a null byte followed by a format string specifier, which is not counted by the mechanism.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
12.38%

95.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
VergenetPerdition Mail Retrieval Proxy<= 1.17

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5740?
The format string protection mechanism in IMAPD for Perdition Mail Retrieval Proxy 1.17 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via an IMAP tag with a null byte followed by a format string specifier, which is not counted by the mechanism.
How severe is CVE-2007-5740?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5740 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 12.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5740?
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