How severe is CVE-2004-2501?

CVE-2004-2501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2004-2501 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2004-2501?

CVE-2004-2501 primarily affects Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2004-2501?

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-2004-2501 published?

CVE-2004-2501 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2004-2501

CVE-2004-2501 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise
Published: 2004-12-31
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the IMAP service of MailEnable Professional Edition 1.52 and Enterprise Edition 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long command string or (2) a long string to the MEIMAP service and then terminating the connection.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2004-2501?: Buffer overflow in the IMAP service of MailEnable Professional Edition 1.52 and Enterprise Edition 1.01 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via (1) a long command string or (2) a long string to the MEIMAP service and then terminating the connection.
How severe is CVE-2004-2501?: CVE-2004-2501 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2004-2501 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2004-2501?: CVE-2004-2501 primarily affects Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2004-2501?: 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-2004-2501 published?: CVE-2004-2501 was published on 2004-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:mailenable:mailenable_enterprise:1.01:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mailenable:mailenable_professional:1.52:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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