CVE-2017-12638 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Ipswitch IMail Server versions up to and including 12.5.5. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems through unspecified vectors within the IMmailSrv component. With a CVSS score of 9.8, this vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network without user interaction, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no public exploit code available, nor is there evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 12.5.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ipswitch:imail_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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