Description
Multiple SQL injection vulnerabilities in IMP 2.2.8 and earlier allow remote attackers to perform unauthorized database activities and possibly gain privileges via certain database functions such as check_prefs() in db.pgsql, as demonstrated using mailbox.php3.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 3.0 | imp | 2.2.6-5.1 | DSA-229 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-229 imp - SQL injection Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 8087 third-party-advisory
- 20030108 Re: IMP 2.x SQL injection vulnerabilities mailing-list
- 6559 vdb-entry
- 1005904 vdb-entry
- 8177 third-party-advisory
- 20030108 IMP 2.x SQL injection vulnerabilities mailing-list
- DSA-229 vendor-advisory