CVE-2004-1012

CVE-2004-1012 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The argument parser of the PARTIAL command in Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a certain command ("body[p") that is treated as a different command ("body.peek") and causes an index increment error that leads to an out-of-bounds memory corruption.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-1012?
The argument parser of the PARTIAL command in Cyrus IMAP Server 2.2.6 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a certain command ("body[p") that is treated as a different command ("body.peek") and causes an index increment error that leads to an out-of-bounds memory corruption.
How severe is CVE-2004-1012?
CVE-2004-1012 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2004-1012 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-1012?
CVE-2004-1012 primarily affects Carnegie Mellon University Cyrus Imap Server. In total, 23 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-1012?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2004-1012 published?
CVE-2004-1012 was published on 2005-01-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (23)

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