CVE-2005-3640

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Multiple buffer overflows in the IMAP Groupware Mail server of Floosietek FTGate (FTGate4) 4.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to various IMAP commands, as demonstrated with the EXAMINE command.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 92.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

November 16, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (14)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-11/0213.html
cve@mitrehttp://secunia.com/advisories/17609
cve@mitrehttp://www.lucaercoli.it/advs/FTGate4.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.osvdb.org/20917
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15449
cve@mitrehttp://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2478
cve@mitrehttps://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23101
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-11/0213.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17609
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.lucaercoli.it/advs/FTGate4.txt
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.osvdb.org/20917
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15449
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2478
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/23101

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-1327✓ verified
First seen Nov 16, 2005
FTGate4 Groupware Mail Server 4.1 - imapd Remote Buffer Overflow (PoC)
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-3640?

CVE-2005-3640 is a none vulnerability published on November 16, 2005. Multiple buffer overflows in the IMAP Groupware Mail server of Floosietek FTGate (FTGate4) 4.1 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via long arguments to various IMAP commands, as demonstrated with the EXAMINE command.

When was CVE-2005-3640 disclosed?

CVE-2005-3640 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 16, 2005, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2005-3640 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-3640 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 92.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-3640?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-3640, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2005-3640

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