How severe is CVE-2005-1682?

CVE-2005-1682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2005-1682 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-1682?

CVE-2005-1682 affects Solstice Solstice Internet Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-1682?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2005-1682 published?

CVE-2005-1682 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-1682

CVE-2005-1682 is a low-severity vulnerability in Solstice Solstice Internet Mail Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (48th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Solstice Solstice Internet Mail Server
Published: 2005-05-20
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

JavaMail API, as used by Solstice Internet Mail Server POP3 2.0, does not properly validate the message number in the MimeMessage constructor in javax.mail.internet.InternetHeaders, which allows remote authenticated users to read other users' e-mail messages by modifying the msgno parameter. NOTE: Sun disputes this issue, stating "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-1682?: JavaMail API, as used by Solstice Internet Mail Server POP3 2.0, does not properly validate the message number in the MimeMessage constructor in javax.mail.internet.InternetHeaders, which allows remote authenticated users to read other users' e-mail messages by modifying the msgno parameter. NOTE: Sun disputes this issue, stating "The report makes references to source code and files that do not exist in the mentioned products.
How severe is CVE-2005-1682?: CVE-2005-1682 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2005-1682 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (48th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-1682?: CVE-2005-1682 affects Solstice Solstice Internet Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1682?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-1682 published?: CVE-2005-1682 was published on 2005-05-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:solstice:solstice_internet_mail_server:pop3_2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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