CVE-2004-2501

Name: CVE-2004-2501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2004-12-31T05:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 14.06%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2004-2501 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 14.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

14.06%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mailenable	Mailenable Enterprise	1.01
Mailenable	Mailenable Professional	1.52

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-11/0349.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13318Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012327Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.hat-squad.com/en/000102.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/12135
http://www.osvdb.org/12136
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11755Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18285
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18286
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2004-11/0349.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/13318Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1012327Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.hat-squad.com/en/000102.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.osvdb.org/12135
http://www.osvdb.org/12136
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/11755Exploit, Patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18285
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/18286

Timeline

Published: Dec 31, 2004
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-2501?

How severe is CVE-2004-2501?

Severity scoring for CVE-2004-2501 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 14.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2501?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST