CVE-2004-2501: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Buffer overflow in the IMAP service of MailEnable Professional Edition 1.52 and Enterprise Edition 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long command string or (2) a long string to the MEIMAP service and then terminating the connection.

Affected Software

2 affected components
MailEnable MailEnable Enterprise=1.01
MailEnable MailEnable Professional=1.52

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Oct 25, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2501?

CVE-2004-2501 is considered critical due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2501?

To fix CVE-2004-2501, upgrade MailEnable Professional Edition to version 1.53 or later, and MailEnable Enterprise Edition to version 1.02 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2004-2501?

CVE-2004-2501 affects MailEnable Professional Edition 1.52 and MailEnable Enterprise Edition 1.01.

4

Can CVE-2004-2501 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-2501 can be exploited remotely by an attacker sending specially crafted commands to the IMAP service.

5

What impact does CVE-2004-2501 have on affected systems?

The impact of CVE-2004-2501 includes the possibility of arbitrary code execution on the affected system.

Contact

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