# CVE-2004-1067: Off-by-one error in the mysasl\_canon\_user function in Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.9 and earlier leads to a buffer overflow, which may allow remote

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2004-12-10 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Off-by-one error in the mysasl_canon_user function in Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.9 and earlier leads to a buffer overflow, which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the username.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18333
- http://asg.web.cmu.edu/cyrus/download/imapd/changes.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11738
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-37-1/

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