How severe is CVE-2007-1373?

CVE-2007-1373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2007-1373 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-1373?

CVE-2007-1373 affects Pmail Mercury Mail Transport System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-1373?

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-2007-1373 published?

CVE-2007-1373 was published on 2007-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-1373

CVE-2007-1373 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Pmail Mercury Mail Transport System with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 59% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 59% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Pmail Mercury Mail Transport System
Published: 2007-03-10
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in Mercury/32 (aka Mercury Mail Transport System) 4.01b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-5961.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-1373?: Stack-based buffer overflow in Mercury/32 (aka Mercury Mail Transport System) 4.01b and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long LOGIN command. NOTE: this might be the same issue as CVE-2006-5961.
How severe is CVE-2007-1373?: CVE-2007-1373 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2007-1373 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 59% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-1373?: CVE-2007-1373 affects Pmail Mercury Mail Transport System. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1373?: 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-2007-1373 published?: CVE-2007-1373 was published on 2007-03-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:pmail:mercury_mail_transport_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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