CVE-2005-1255

Name: CVE-2005-1255
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-05-25T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 42.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-1255 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server in IMail 8.12 and 8.13 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS), and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOGIN command with (1) a long username argument or (2) a long username argument that begins with a special character.. EPSS estimates a 42.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in the IMAP server in IMail 8.12 and 8.13 in Ipswitch Collaboration Suite (ICS), and other versions before IMail Server 8.2 Hotfix 2, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a LOGIN command with (1) a long username argument or (2) a long username argument that begins with a special character.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

42.81%

98.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ipswitch	Imail	8.12
Ipswitch	Imail	8.13
Ipswitch	Imail Server	<= 8.2_hotfix_2
Ipswitch	Ipswitch Collaboration Suite	All versions

References

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1255?

How severe is CVE-2005-1255?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1255 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 42.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1255?

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Source: NVD / NIST