# CVE-2005-4568: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in FTGate Technology (formerly known as Floosietek) FTGate 4.4 (aka Build 4.4.000 Oct 26 2005) allow

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2005-12-29 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

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## References

- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3010
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15972
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/1017.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/1019.html

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