CVE-2004-2727: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2004
·Updated
Buffer overflow in MEHTTPS (HTTPMail) of MailEnable Professional 1.5 through 1.7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a long HTTP GET request.
Affected Software
3 affected components
MailEnable MailEnable=1.6
MailEnable MailEnable=1.5
MailEnable MailEnable=1.7
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Oct 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2004-2727?
CVE-2004-2727 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2004-2727?
To mitigate CVE-2004-2727, upgrade MailEnable Professional to version 1.8 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2004-2727?
CVE-2004-2727 affects MailEnable Professional versions 1.5, 1.6, and 1.7.
4
Can CVE-2004-2727 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-2727 can be exploited remotely through a specially crafted long HTTP GET request.
5
What impact does CVE-2004-2727 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2004-2727 includes potential application crashes and denial of service for users.