CVE-2005-4267

Name: CVE-2005-4267
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2005-12-21T11:03:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 66.80%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2005-4267 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.. EPSS estimates a 66.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

66.80%

99.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qualcomm	Worldmail	3.0

References

http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Dec/1037.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17640Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/277
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015391
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=359Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15980Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3005Vendor Advisory
http://seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Dec/1037.htmlExploit, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/17640Vendor Advisory
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/277
http://securitytracker.com/id?1015391
http://www.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=359Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/15980Exploit
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3005Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2005
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-4267?

How severe is CVE-2005-4267?

Severity scoring for CVE-2005-4267 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 66.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4267?

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