CVE-2007-5018 json
Stack-based buffer overflow in IMAPD in Mercury/32 4.52 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a long argument in…
published 2007-09-20 19 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2007-4999
- cvss
- 6.0
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.6%
- EPSS 3.6% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 1
- Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Timeline
- First public exploit (EDB-4429)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- EDB-4429 Mercury/32 4.52 IMAPD - 'SEARCH' (Authenticated) Overflow remote, 2007-09-19
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25733 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.0 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
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exploit-db.com
/exploits/4429
exploit
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/25733
vdb-entry, exploit
-
securitytracker.com
/id?1018714
vdb-entry
-
osvdb.org
/39670
vdb-entry
-
secunia.com
/advisories/26878
third-party-advisory
-
vupen.com
/english/advisories/2007/3224
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2007-5018
- NVD CVE-2007-5018
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