How severe is CVE-2005-4457?

CVE-2005-4457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2005-4457 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2005-4457?

CVE-2005-4457 affects Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2005-4457?

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-2005-4457 published?

CVE-2005-4457 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2005-4457

CVE-2005-4457 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise
Published: 2005-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

MailEnable Enterprise 1.1 before patch ME-10009 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via several "..." (triple dot) sequences in a UID FETCH command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-4457?: MailEnable Enterprise 1.1 before patch ME-10009 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via several "..." (triple dot) sequences in a UID FETCH command.
How severe is CVE-2005-4457?: CVE-2005-4457 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2005-4457 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2005-4457?: CVE-2005-4457 affects Mailenable Mailenable Enterprise. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2005-4457?: 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-2005-4457 published?: CVE-2005-4457 was published on 2005-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mailenable:mailenable_enterprise:1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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