CVE-2005-4568
7.5CVSSHIGH
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Exploitability
No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.
References
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3010
vupen.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15972
securityfocus.com
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2005-12/1017.html
archives.neohapsis.com
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Timeline
Published
Dec 29, 2005
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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