UNKNOWN CVSS 7.5
Published: 2007-10-31

CVE-2007-4345

ipswitch imail_client Security Advisory (CVE-2007-4345)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-4345 impacting ipswitch imail_client. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Buffer overflow in IMail Client 9.22, as shipped with IPSwitch IMail Server 2006.22, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long boundary parameter in a multipart MIME e-mail message.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ipswitch / imail_client
Affected Versions 9.22
Weakness Enumeration CWE-119

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-4345 impacting ipswitch imail_client.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-4345.yaml
id: cve-2007-4345

info:
  name: ipswitch imail_client - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-4345 affecting ipswitch imail_client.
    Evaluation: Buffer overflow in IMail Client 9.22, as shipped with IPSwitch IMail Server 2006.22, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long boun...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-4345
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
    cvss-score: 7.5
    cve-id: CVE-2007-4345
    cwe-id: CWE-119
  tags: cve,cve-2007-4345,ipswitch,imail_client,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "imail_client"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-4345.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-4345
# Target: ipswitch imail_client | CVSS: 7.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-4345 (ipswitch imail_client)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ipswitch imail_client scope (9.22).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-4345.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-4345
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install imail_client 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade imail_client 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update imail_client

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i imail_client 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i imail_client

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-4345 in ipswitch imail_client?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ipswitch imail_client packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-4345?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-4345?

CVE-2007-4345 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-4345
Weakness CWE-119
Vendor ipswitch
Product imail_client
Published 2007-10-31
Vector AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P