CVE-2005-1254

Name: CVE-2005-1254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-25T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.07%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1254 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP server for Ipswitch IMail 8.12 and 8.13, and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SELECT command with a large argument.. EPSS estimates a 5.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the IMAP server for Ipswitch IMail 8.12 and 8.13, and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a SELECT command with a large argument.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.07%

91.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipswitch	Imail	<= server_8.2_hotfix_2
Ipswitch	Imail	8.12
Ipswitch	Imail	8.13

References

Timeline

Published: May 25, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1254?

How severe is CVE-2005-1254?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1254 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1254?

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Source: NVD / NIST