# CVE-2005-1758: Buffer overflow in the IMAP command continuation function in Novell NetMail 3.52 before 3.52C may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrar

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2005-06-15 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the IMAP command continuation function in Novell NetMail 3.52 before 3.52C may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

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## References

- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2971588.htm
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/0727
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2971590.htm
- http://www.osvdb.org/17239
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15644
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13926
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/2971591.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14718
- http://support.novell.com/cgi-bin/search/searchtid.cgi?/10097957.htm
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/imap/novell_netmail_auth.rb

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