6.0CVSSMEDIUM
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in IMAPD in Mercury/32 4.52 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in a SEARCH ON command. NOTE: this issue might overlap with CVE-2004-1211.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:MAccess ComplexityMedium
Au:SAuthenticationSingle
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
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Exploitability
2 exploit sources identified
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2 techniques Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
References
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018714
securitytracker.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25733
securityfocus.com
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4429
exploit-db.com
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Timeline
Published
Sep 20, 2007
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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