HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2002-1580
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CVE-2002-1580

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: June 14, 2004· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

7.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Integer overflow in imapparse.c for Cyrus IMAP server 1.4 and 2.1.10 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a large length value that facilitates a buffer overflow attack, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-1347.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2002-1580 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2002-1580. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

carnegie_mellon_university1 product(s)
cyrus imap server
Source: NVD CPE · 6 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740169
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/301864
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6298
PATCHhttp://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740169
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/301864
PATCHhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6298
ADVISORYhttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000557
ADVISORYhttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000557

All References (16)

→
http://asg.web.cmu.edu/cyrus/download/imapd/changes.html
→
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000557Vendor Advisory
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http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000557
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http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-215
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740169Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/301864Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6298Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10744
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http://asg.web.cmu.edu/cyrus/download/imapd/changes.html
→
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000557Vendor Advisory
→
http://distro.conectiva.com/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000557
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http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-215
→
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/740169Patch · Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/301864Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6298Exploit · Patch · Vendor Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2002-1580
CVSS Score7.5 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 14, 2004

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2002-1580 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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