# CVE-2005-4267: Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends wi

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB, 1 Metasploit module
- Published: 2005-12-21 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.

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## References

- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015391
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3005
- http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Dec/1037.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15980
- http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=359
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/277
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17640
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/1380
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16474
- https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/imap/eudora_list.rb

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