How severe is CVE-2005-0636?

CVE-2005-0636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-0636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-0636?

CVE-2005-0636 affects Foxmail Foxmail Email Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-0636?

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-2005-0636 published?

CVE-2005-0636 was published on 2005-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-0636

CVE-2005-0636 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Foxmail Foxmail Email 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

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Foxmail Foxmail Email Server
Published: 2005-03-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Format string vulnerability in Foxmail Server 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in the USER command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-0636?: Format string vulnerability in Foxmail Server 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format strings in the USER command.
How severe is CVE-2005-0636?: CVE-2005-0636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-0636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-0636?: CVE-2005-0636 affects Foxmail Foxmail Email Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0636?: 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-2005-0636 published?: CVE-2005-0636 was published on 2005-03-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:foxmail:foxmail_email_server:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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