CVE-2004-2501: Buffer overflow in the IMAP service of MailEnable Professional Edition 1.52 and Enterprise Edition 1.01 all...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old remote code execution flaw in the MailEnable IMAP service. A remote attacker could crash or potentially take control of the service by sending overly long input. The source bundle names MailEnable Professional Edition 1.52 and Enterprise Edition 1.01 only. No active exploitation evidence is provided. Exposure is most likely where MailEnable Professional Edition 1.52 or Enterprise Edition 1.01 still runs IMAP, especially if reachable from untrusted networks. Modern or different MailEnable versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize remediation if affected MailEnable IMAP is reachable from outside trusted networks. The issue is old, but remote code execution against mail infrastructure can create high business impact. If no affected version is found, priority drops to documentation and legacy asset cleanup. Mitigation focus: Identify any MailEnable Professional 1.52 or Enterprise 1.01 systems.; Check MailEnable/vendor guidance for fixed versions or supported upgrade paths.; Disable IMAP where business use is not required..

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Jun 29, 2026, 17:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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