How severe is CVE-2005-1015?

CVE-2005-1015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2005-1015 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1015?

CVE-2005-1015 affects Mailenable Imapd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1015?

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-2005-1015 published?

CVE-2005-1015 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1015

CVE-2005-1015 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Mailenable Imapd with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 16% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 16% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mailenable Imapd
Published: 2005-05-02
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in MailEnable Imapd (MEIMAP.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1015?: Buffer overflow in MailEnable Imapd (MEIMAP.exe) allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command.
How severe is CVE-2005-1015?: CVE-2005-1015 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2005-1015 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 16% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1015?: CVE-2005-1015 affects Mailenable Imapd. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1015?: 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-2005-1015 published?: CVE-2005-1015 was published on 2005-05-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2005-April/033144.html

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mailenable:imapd:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*