Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2004-2513 is a remote code execution risk in the IMAP service of Mercury (Pegasus) Mail 4.01. A specially long IMAP SELECT request can overflow a buffer. The bundle does not provide CVSS, vendor status, or a named fix, so urgency depends on whether this legacy mail service is still running. Exposure is likely limited to environments still running Mercury (Pegasus) Mail 4.01 with IMAP enabled, especially if reachable from the Internet. The affected-product metadata is incomplete in the bundle, so asset validation should confirm exact product, version, and exposed IMAP service. Treat this as a high-priority legacy exposure check, not a confirmed active incident. Remote code execution in a mail service is serious, but business urgency depends on whether Mercury (Pegasus) Mail 4.01 is still deployed or exposed. Mitigation focus: Identify and retire or upgrade Mercury (Pegasus) Mail 4.01 installations.; Check Pegasus/Mercury vendor guidance for confirmed fixed versions or workarounds.; Disable IMAP if it is not required for business use..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 663CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- pegasus-imap-select-bo(18295)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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