CVE-2002-2215: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2002-2215: The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a...

The imap_header function in the IMAP functionality for PHP before 4.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via an e-mail message with a large number of "To" addresses, which triggers an error in the rfc822_write_address function.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 03:59 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old PHP IMAP denial-of-service issue. A specially crafted email with many To recipients could make PHP's imap_header handling fail in versions before PHP 4.3.0. The business impact is availability, not documented data theft or code execution. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems running PHP before 4.3.0 that use IMAP functionality and call imap_header on attacker-deliverable mail. Current PHP deployments are unlikely to be exposed unless very old runtime packages remain in production. Treat this as a legacy hygiene and availability risk. It should not outrank actively exploited issues, but any internet-facing or business-critical mail-processing system still using PHP before 4.3.0 needs prompt remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems using PHP IMAP functionality.; Verify PHP runtime versions are not before 4.3.0.; Check vendor or distribution advisories for supported package fixes..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 14, 2006, 22:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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