CVE-2005-4267

CVE-2005-4267 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qualcomm Worldmail with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 67% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4267?
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.
How severe is CVE-2005-4267?
CVE-2005-4267 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4267 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 67% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4267?
CVE-2005-4267 affects Qualcomm Worldmail. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4267?
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-2005-4267 published?
CVE-2005-4267 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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