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

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

Affected products (1)

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