CVE-2009-1516
CVE-2009-1516 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icewarp Merak Mail Server 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Icewarp Merak Mail Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the IceWarpServer.APIObject ActiveX control in api.dll in IceWarp Merak Mail Server 9.4.1 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large value in the second argument to the Base64FileEncode method, as possibly demonstrated by a web application that accepts untrusted input for this method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2009-1516?
- Stack-based buffer overflow in the IceWarpServer.APIObject ActiveX control in api.dll in IceWarp Merak Mail Server 9.4.1 might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large value in the second argument to the Base64FileEncode method, as possibly demonstrated by a web application that accepts untrusted input for this method.
- How severe is CVE-2009-1516?
- CVE-2009-1516 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2009-1516 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2009-1516?
- CVE-2009-1516 affects Icewarp Merak Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2009-1516?
- 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-2009-1516 published?
- CVE-2009-1516 was published on 2009-05-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:icewarp:merak_mail_server:9.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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