CVE-2005-1682 describes a vulnerability in the JavaMail API, specifically within the MimeMessage constructor's message number validation, as used by Solstice Internet Mail Server POP3 2.0. This flaw could allow authenticated users to read other users' emails by manipulating the msgno parameter. The vulnerability has a low CVSS score of 2.1, indicating low attack complexity and local access requirements, with potential for partial confidentiality impact. Despite the reported issue, Sun Microsystems disputed its existence, stating the referenced code and files were not present in their products. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
pop3_2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:solstice:solstice_internet_mail_server:pop3_2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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