How severe is CVE-2017-15223?

CVE-2017-15223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-15223 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-15223?

CVE-2017-15223 affects Argosoft Mini Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15223?

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

When was CVE-2017-15223 published?

CVE-2017-15223 was published on 2017-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-15223

CVE-2017-15223 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Argosoft Mini Mail Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-835.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-835
Affected product: Argosoft Mini Mail Server
Published: 2017-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to waste CPU resources (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, possibly triggering an infinite loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-15223?: Denial-of-service vulnerability in ArGoSoft Mini Mail Server 1.0.0.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to waste CPU resources (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors, possibly triggering an infinite loop.
How severe is CVE-2017-15223?: CVE-2017-15223 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-15223 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-15223?: CVE-2017-15223 affects Argosoft Mini Mail Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15223?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-15223 published?: CVE-2017-15223 was published on 2017-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43026/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:argosoft:mini_mail_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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