CVE-2004-2495
CVE-2004-2495 is a high-severity vulnerability in Code-crafters Ability Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Code-crafters Ability Mail Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The (1) Webmail, (2) admin, and (3) SMTP services in Ability Mail Server 1.18 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of simultaneous connections to the service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2004-2495?
- The (1) Webmail, (2) admin, and (3) SMTP services in Ability Mail Server 1.18 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a large number of simultaneous connections to the service.
- How severe is CVE-2004-2495?
- CVE-2004-2495 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2004-2495 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2004-2495?
- CVE-2004-2495 affects Code-crafters Ability Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2004-2495?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2004-2495 published?
- CVE-2004-2495 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://members.lycos.co.uk/r34ct/main/Ability_mail_server_1.18.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/12039
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1010672
- http://www.osvdb.org/7719
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10695
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16677
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:code-crafters:ability_mail_server:1.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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