CVE-2005-0198: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-0198: A logic error in the CRAM-MD5 code for the University of Washington IMAP (UW-IMAP) server, when Challenge-R...

A logic error in the CRAM-MD5 code for the University of Washington IMAP (UW-IMAP) server, when Challenge-Response Authentication Mechanism with MD5 (CRAM-MD5) is enabled, does not properly enforce all the required conditions for successful authentication, which allows remote attackers to authenticate as arbitrary users.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 21:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old UW-IMAP authentication flaw. If CRAM-MD5 authentication is enabled, the server may accept a login without enforcing all required success conditions, allowing a remote attacker to authenticate as arbitrary users. The business risk is unauthorized mailbox access on legacy systems. Exposure is most likely in legacy UW-IMAP deployments, especially systems still using distribution packages covered by 2005 Red Hat, Gentoo, or Mandriva advisories with CRAM-MD5 enabled. Treat as high priority only if legacy UW-IMAP remains in use. The vulnerability enables unauthorized mailbox access, but the evidence provided is incomplete for current exploitation or exact affected versions. Mitigation focus: Inventory IMAP servers and identify any UW-IMAP deployments.; Check applicable Red Hat, Gentoo, Mandriva, CERT, and OVAL guidance.; Apply vendor security updates for affected UW-IMAP packages..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 01:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 6, 2005, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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