CVE-2005-4456: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2005-4456: Multiple buffer overflows in MailEnable Professional 1.71 and Enterprise 1.1 before patch ME-10009 allow re...

Multiple buffer overflows in MailEnable Professional 1.71 and Enterprise 1.1 before patch ME-10009 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, and (3) UID FETCH commands. NOTE: it is possible that these are alternate vectors for the issue described in CVE-2005-4402.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 23:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old MailEnable flaw where oversized mail protocol commands can crash the service and may allow code execution. The named affected versions are Professional 1.71 and Enterprise 1.1 before patch ME-10009. The main business risk is interruption or compromise of legacy internet-facing mail infrastructure. Exposure is most likely where legacy MailEnable Professional 1.71 or Enterprise 1.1 remains deployed without patch ME-10009, especially on externally reachable mail services accepting the named commands. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so asset verification is necessary. Prioritize remediation if legacy MailEnable is still active, because mail servers are often internet-facing and service disruption is business-visible. If no affected MailEnable versions are present, this can be closed as not applicable with evidence. Mitigation focus: Identify any MailEnable Professional or Enterprise installations still in use.; Apply MailEnable patch ME-10009 or current vendor-recommended updates.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy MailEnable servers..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 15:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 21, 2005, 11:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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