CVE-2005-1015

Buffer overflow in MailEnable Imapd (MEIMAP.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command

published April 8, 2005

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
16%
Percentile
96.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A remote attacker can exploit a buffer overflow in MailEnable's Imapd service with a single long LOGIN command! Think of it like ordering a ridiculously oversized pizza that overwhelms the kitchen โ€” the staff just can't handle it, and the chaos lets someone sneak into the back! ๐Ÿ• If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to total control and access to sensitive data. This could be absolutely devastating for the integrity and security of your email system!

Put simply

Think of it like ordering a ridiculously oversized pizza that overwhelms the kitchen โ€” the staff just can't handle it, and the chaos lets someone sneak into the back! ๐Ÿ• This vulnerability arises from a lack of proper input validation in the LOGIN command, allowing attackers to overflow the buffer and execute their own commands.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could execute arbitrary code on your server, potentially leading to total control and access to sensitive data. This could be absolutely devastating for the integrity and security of your email system! To protect your system, patch MailEnable to the latest version immediately. Additionally, consider reviewing your server's access logs for suspicious LOGIN attempts, and implement stricter input validation where possible. You've got this! Stay proactive, and your email server will be as safe as a well-guarded fortress! ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.16204 ยท 96.9th percentile
Published
2005-04-08T04:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 08 APR 04:00Z
    Buffer overflow in MailEnable Imapd (MEIMAP.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command
    cvelistv5