How severe is CVE-2005-2287?

CVE-2005-2287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2005-2287 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-2287?

CVE-2005-2287 primarily affects Softiacom Wmailserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-2287?

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

When was CVE-2005-2287 published?

CVE-2005-2287 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-2287

CVE-2005-2287 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Softiacom Wmailserver with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 57% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 57% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Softiacom Wmailserver
Published: 2005-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large TCP packet with a leading space, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-2287?: SoftiaCom wMailServer 1.0 and 2.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a large TCP packet with a leading space, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2005-2287?: CVE-2005-2287 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2005-2287 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 57% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-2287?: CVE-2005-2287 primarily affects Softiacom Wmailserver. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-2287?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2005-2287 published?: CVE-2005-2287 was published on 2005-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112122500308722&w=2

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:softiacom:wmailserver:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:softiacom:wmailserver:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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