CVE-2005-4267
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute...
CVE-2005-4267 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Qualcomm Worldmail, published December 21, 2005. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 66.8%, the 99th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 66.8%EPSS, 99th percentile
- Exploitation
- None known3 public exploits
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Eudora Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 - 'IMAPd' Remote Overflow | 2005-12-20 |
| Metasploit | Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 IMAPD LIST Buffer Overflow | 2005-12-20 |
| Exploit-DB | Eudora Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 - IMAPd 'LIST' Remote Buffer Overflow (Metasploit) | 2010-07-01 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.
- Record
CVE-2005-4267- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.
- Record
CVE-2005-4267- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-4262No score
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.
- Record
EUVD-2005-4262- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-9568-6gjg-jgm8No score
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute...
Stack-based buffer overflow in Qualcomm WorldMail 3.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long IMAP command that ends with a "}" character, as demonstrated using long (1) LIST, (2) LSUB, (3) SEARCH TEXT, (4) STATUS INBOX, (5) AUTHENTICATE, (6) FETCH, (7) SELECT, and (8) COPY commands.
- Record
GHSA-9568-6gjg-jgm8- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| exploits, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, Metasploit, NVD |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
securitytracker.com/id?1015391
vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/3005
seclists.org/lists/fulldisclosure/2005/Dec/1037.html
securityfocus.com/bid/15980
idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=359
securityreason.com/securityalert/277
secunia.com/advisories/17640
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-4267
github.com/advisories/GHSA-9568-6gjg-jgm8