CVE-2002-1005

CVE-2002-1005 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Argosoft Argosoft Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

ArGoSoft Mail Server 1.8.1.7 and earlier allows a webmail user to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by forwarding the email to the user while autoresponse is enabled, which creates an infinite loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1005?
ArGoSoft Mail Server 1.8.1.7 and earlier allows a webmail user to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by forwarding the email to the user while autoresponse is enabled, which creates an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2002-1005?
CVE-2002-1005 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-1005 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1005?
CVE-2002-1005 primarily affects Argosoft Argosoft Mail Server. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1005?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1005 published?
CVE-2002-1005 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

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